Emylon Business School, Lyon, France

Study abroad in Lyon for a semester!

You will be directly enrolled to study at the Emlyon Business School located in the heart of Lyon’s 7th arrondissement. The university, alongside the city’s academic and socio-economic players, is a hub for learning and networking. It is dedicated to student life and offers an exceptional user experience. The campus is designed to foster and stimulate knowledge sharing, the development of hybrid skills, sustainable innovation, and dynamic exchanges (Emlyon). You will be living and exploring Lyon, the third biggest city after Paris and Marseille. It is only a two-hour high-speed drive from Paris and three hours from Marseille, with its old town dating back to the Roman Empire. You will walk along the Saône and visit the finest architecture from the Renaissance era.  

This is a highly independent exchange program intended for Business majors going abroad in their junior year. While this program is in France, all courses are taught in English. You will learn from local faculty and experts in their fields. Given the independent nature of the program, there aren’t any organized excursions, however we always recommend students to explore the nearby area and treat the streets of Lyon as their own classroom. You will be interacting with local community members, be part of Emlyon’s international students, and the rich history of the city around you. The courses you take will complete major requirements as well as Core requirements.  

Housing is not included in this program, and it will be up to you to find your own housing. Emlyon's International Office staff will offer recommendations about where to look for housing and how to successfully apply, but you will be responsible for where you will live.  

Our office will be with you every step of the way.  While you apply to this program, you will be able to meet with our staff or one of our Student Advisors who have just returned from their own time abroad. We offer guidance and support during the application process, then we will ensure you are prepared for your trip with mandatory predeparture orientations and informational sessions, and continue to work with you as you reintegrate into the UP campus life.  

The cost of this program is similar to the cost of Tuition and Room + Board for a single semester on campus. Institutional aid and scholarships apply. We also have a UP Study Abroad Scholarship you can apply to! 

PRE-REQUIREMENTS: You must be a Business major. 

To learn more about this program, visit our Study Abroad Portal and begin your application! 

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