ESDES Business School

ESDES is a member of the Conférence des Grandes Écoles (CGE) and holds prestigious international accreditations including AACSB and EFMD for its Master in Management program. These labels guarantee that our degrees meet the highest global standards of academic excellence and business education.

Yes, ESDES offers 100% English-taught tracks, including the Bachelor in Business (International Track) and several Master/MSc specializations. Non-native English speakers applying for these tracks must demonstrate a B2 level of proficiency through official scores such as TOEFL (minimum 550), IELTS (minimum 5.5), or TOEIC (minimum 785).

Absolutely. While students are responsible for their own booking, ESDES and the Université Catholique de Lyon (UCLy) provide dedicated international student support. This includes access to a private housing platform, partnerships with student residences close to the St. Paul campus, and guidance.

Tuition fees vary by program (typically ranging from €9,000 to €13,300 per year). To ease the process, ESDES allows students to pay their remaining balance in up to 6 installments after the initial admission deposit

Yes. International students holding a valid French student visa (VLS-TS) are legally permitted to work part-time up to 60% of the annual standard working hours (approximately 964 hours per year). Additionally, ESDES degrees feature built-in mandatory internships or corporate projects that provide direct professional experience in the European market.