Lyon is France's second business city, and INSEEC Business School runs one of its campuses there alongside Paris, Bordeaux and Chambéry. The school started in Bordeaux in 1975 and now belongs to OMNES Education, a private higher education group. Students pick between a bachelor's, the Grande École programme and a long list of MSc and MBA tracks. Many are taught in English.
Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Official website: inseec.com
1975 in Bordeaux
OMNES Education
Paris, Lyon, Bordeaux, Chambéry and others
€11,000 – €17,000
Non-EU students, bachelor's and master's
€9,000 – €12,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on inseec.com before you apply.
Bachelor in International Business
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Master in Management (Programme Grande École)
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 88
MSc Luxury Brand Management
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 88
MSc International Finance
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 88
Wine, spirits and luxury marketing specialisms.
Campuses in several French cities.
Long internships built into most programmes.
Graduates work in marketing, luxury retail, finance and the wine trade.
Lyon employers include banks, pharmaceutical companies and video-game studios.
Non-EU master's graduates can apply for a one-year French job-seeker residence permit.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
Limited programmes
Postgrad
Rolling
Lyon sits where the Rhône and the Saône meet, with a Renaissance old town, bouchon restaurants and good metro and tram lines.
Rent is well below Paris. Many students live on the Presqu'île or around Guillotière, and the Alps are close enough for weekend skiing.
Admission letter from INSEEC Business School
Campus France Études en France procedure
Proof of about EUR 615 monthly funds
Proof of accommodation in France
Travel health insurance for arrival
Valid passport and VLS-TS visa form
INSEEC admits on a rolling basis, with several sessions a year. Non-EU applicants should apply by April for September, allowing time for Campus France.
The main intake is September. Many MSc and some bachelor's programmes also start in January.
The VLS-TS student visa. Expect to go through Campus France first, including an interview in many countries, before the consulate appointment.
The bachelor's, the Grande École programme and MSc tracks in marketing, luxury and finance are popular. Master's entry needs a bachelor's degree, IELTS 6.5 or equivalent and an interview.
INSEEC offers some merit scholarships and fee reductions for international students. Ask the admissions team when you apply.
