Joining IÉSEG means choosing a top-tier business school, ranked among the best in France and internationally recognized with its triple accreditation. With a wide range of programs (Bachelor, Grande École, Masters, MBA) and campuses in Paris and Lille, you will thrive in a multicultural and innovative environment. Benefit from personalized support and strong career opportunities to build your future.
Why choose IÉSEG?
Our origins date back to 1964, and since then we’ve achieved the ranking of a top 10 French Business School as well as the prestigious accolade of becoming a Grande École – one of the most respected and academically rigorous higher education programs in the world.
- IÉSEG offers on its Lille and Paris campuses a range of programs adapted to each profile: Grande École Program, Bachelors, Specialized Masters and MBA type programs, as well as an Executive Education offer trainings.
- At IÉSEG, you will evolve in a multinational and multicultural environment that contributes greatly to the quality of teaching and research.
- Outstanding Professors & Tutors: 100% of our permanent academic staff hold a PhD. They are constantly coming up with innovative teaching methods and provide close supervision of students’ work, projects and internships.
- The Career Program is the whole support system for the construction of the professional project of IÉSEG students. It comes in many forms and evolves throughout the program.
- Accreditations & Labels: IÉSEG and its programs are recognized in France by the French Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation and the “Conférence des Grandes Ecoles”. These recognitions serve as a guarantor for the School’s excellence.
- IÉSEG holds the “Triple Crown” of international accreditations: EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA, and is part of a limited circle of the best business schools worldwide (less than 1%). These accreditations certify IÉSEG’s excellence according to very strict international standards.
- The Label « Welcome to France » by Campus France as a sign of confidence, the certification testifies of the quality of the reception of international students at IÉSEG.
Academic Calendars
Discover the academic calendars for our Bachelor’s, Grande École, and Postgraduate
programs to stay informed about key dates throughout the academic year.
The campuses
PARIS-LA DÉFENSE
La Défense – Europe’s largest purpose-built business district.
The La Défense location of IÉSEG’s Paris campus is a strategic advantage. Established to strengthen IÉSEG’s connections with French and international companies, it has boosted the institution’s international reputation and visibility. As IÉSEG’s reputation and student population have grown, the expansion of the Paris-La Défense campus has allowed the School to accommodate significantly more students.
The campus consists of several buildings and offers students lecture halls, classrooms, multimedia rooms, trading rooms, a library, cafeterias, and meeting rooms for clubs and associations.
Lille
IÉSEG’s Lille campus consists of several buildings located in central Lille.
The campus welcomes a large number of students annually, offering a variety of modern and functional facilities, including meeting rooms, computer rooms, trading rooms, and more. As part of the Catholic University of Lille, in a neighborhood bustling with students, IÉSEG students have access to the School’s own library as well as university and online libraries.
Additionally, the Lille campus is undergoing a renovation and extension project, known as the IÉSEG Village, for its historic campus. This project, shaped by contributions from staff and students, aims to create an internationally recognized campus that provides a unique intercultural learning experience.
Programs
“Grande École” Program
The 5-year “Grande École” Program, consist of a 3-year Bachelor cycle, followed by a 2-year Master cycle, taught in English from the 2nd year, either on Lille or Paris campus. Upon completion of this program, they graduate with a “Master in Management” degree.
Bachelor Programs
Bachelor in International Business
The Bachelor in International Business is a 3-year program, entirely taught in English, either on Lille or Paris-La Défense campus. This Bachelor program is designed for students who want to master the challenges posed by today’s global business landscape.
Bachelor in Management and Tech Design
The Bachelor in Management and Tech Design is a 3-year program, taught in English and taught in Lille, in Montreal (Canada) and in Valenciennes (North of France – 30min distance from Lille), and is made for students who are eager to thrive as managers in the tech world.
Specialized Master programs
IÉSEG’s Specialized Masters portfolio is designed for students willing to live a fully cross-cultural and international experience. They are 4-term programs, taught in english, and IÉSEG proposes the following specializations:
> Master in International Business
> Master in Fashion Management
> Master in Strategy & Digital Transformation
> Master in Finance
> Master in International Accounting Audit & Control
> Master in Business Analysis & Consulting
> Master in Digital Marketing & Customer Experience Management
> Master in International Sales Management & Negotiation
> Master in AI & Data Analytics for Business
> Master in Impact Entrepreneurship
> Master in Management for Sustainability
> Master in Cybersecurity Management
MBA Programs
Executive MBA
The objective of the Executive MBA is to train the new generation of leaders who will have the capacity to take up these challenges.
The IÉSEG Executive MBA is targeted at people having responsibilities in an organization and who have a career development project towards a new role involving leadership and human competences. This MBA program was designed to enable executives to continue working at the same time: 2 intakes per year, 4 immersive face-to-face days + 16 online hours every 6 weeks.
Global MBA
The Global MBA is a generalist program aimed at professionals with at least 3 years of full-time and postgraduate work experience, looking forward to future roles as global business leaders. The program equips participants with an in-depth understanding of challenges and opportunities in global business. They acquire knowledge in various management disciplines and sharpen their skills to apply it in concrete situations across a wide variety of sectoral international contexts.
Admissions
IÉSEG offers a wide range of programs for high school graduates, students who have already completed one or more years of study, and professionals who want to give their career a boost. Find out more about the admission and application processes for all of the undergraduate and postgraduate programs below.
How to finance your students’ education
Pursuing Higher Education: The Best Investment for Your Future! What are the options for financing your students’ studies?
A solid education, validated by an official degree, is the best investment for your future. This is especially true in today’s economic context. Are you convinced of the benefits of an excellent education that combines an international dimension, in-depth study, and hands-on business experience, yet hesitant to commit to long and costly studies? Are you wondering how to finance your students’ education?
International Student support services
You need help or information about your stay in France? Find all useful information here such as VISA, housing, health…
Becoming a university student, independent from your family, can be daunting, whether you are French and are just changing housing or cities, and even more so if you are from a different country.
To make your transition as smooth as possible, IÉSEG assists students with their administrative processes, and can provide you with information regarding housing, visa procedures, the French health system, and more.
Discussing with our ambassadors
If you want to get to know IÉSEG “from the inside”, come and talk to our students and graduates.
Meet our Ambassadors and find out about their experiences and advice.
Meet our teams
Throughout the year, IÉSEG attends numerous events in France and abroad. Don’t hesitate to come and meet us!
Would you like to find out more about IÉSEG and its programs, or do you have any unanswered questions? Come and meet our teams and students at trade fairs, open days or taster days.
School News
Stay up to date with the latest news from IÉSEG! Discover the highlights, academic and professional initiatives, the successes of our students and graduates, as well as the pedagogical innovations that make our school renowned in France and abroad.