FAQ Grande Ecole Program

Bringing theory and practice together to excel in management

  • Format

    5 YEARS

  • Languages

    English – French

  • Location

    Lille – Paris

  • Fees

    €13,680 per year
    (2024-2025)

  • Intake

    September

  • Credits

    300 ECTS

Accreditations

About the Program

Which campus is the program offered in?

When you join us here at IÉSEG, you will either be studying from our Paris Campus in the vibrant and bustling business hub of La Défense or at our original campus in the picturesque city of Lille.

Can I go on exchange abroad?

Grande École Program students have the opportunity to obtain a degree from a partner university through the exchange programs.
More information on the “Master Cycle” webpage.

Can I do the apprenticeship track of the program as an international student?

The apprenticeship program is reserved for students who have the right to work in France full time, i.e. French or EU Nationals. Students in this program also need to speak French fluently as some courses are offered in French.

Once I graduate from this program, can I do a PhD?

Yes, it is possible to do a PhD after the program once you graduate from the Grande École Program.

What are the differences between the Master Grande Ecole and the Specialized Masters?

Check out our infographic to discover the differences:MSC - MGE Comparison Chart

Is the program recognized by the French Ministry of Education?

IÉSEG is fully recognised by the French Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation is evaluated every five years by the national public agency for higher education and research assessment (HCERES).
IÉSEG is a non-profit school under contract with the state. IÉSEG is also authorised by the French Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation to deliver the ‘Grade de Master’ for its Grande Ecole Program.

More information on the accreditations and labels:
www.ieseg.fr/en/accreditations-labels-business-school/

Can I work part time while studying?

All international students in France with a standard student visa have the right to work for 20 hours a week. However, a good level of French is usually required in order to be able to find part-time jobs. Some programs at IÉSEG program are very intensive and it can be difficult to find free time to hold a part-time job.

Admission and Fees

Do I need a Bachelor in Business Administration in order to apply to the Grande École Program?

The entrance exam is open to students holding an undergraduate degree preferably in Economics, Management, or Finance.
Admission procedure is different for students living in and outside of France.
More information on the admission webpage.

What are the scholarships offered for this program?

International merit-based tuition waiver scholarships of up to 50% available for international students.
More information on the admission webpage.

What is the admission procedure?

Admission procedure is different for students living in and outside of France. More information on the admission webpage.

Can I directly join the 2nd year of the Master program?

It is not possible to join the Master program in the 2nd year.

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General contact

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