Jean Moulin Lyon 3: Fees, English Business & Law Programs, How to Apply

Jean Moulin University Lyon 3 lists only the national fee of €255 a year for a master's in 2026/27, including on its English-taught iaelyon business programs, with no separate non-EU price shown. That makes it one of the cheapest places in France to take an English-taught management master's, if the rate is confirmed for your enrolment.

Lyon 3 specialises in law, management, humanities and languages. Its English-taught degrees are mostly at the iaelyon School of Management, plus an LL.M in business law. Here is what it costs, what you need and how to apply.

Why Lyon 3 is good value

• National fees listed: the fees page and iaelyon program pages show only national rates for 2026/27.
• Business programs in English: four iaelyon master's in general management, international business, sustainability and information systems.
• Lyon: France's big regional city, with lower rents than Paris. Campus France gives an average CROUS rent of about €350 a month in the regions.
• Support for students in exile: Lyon 3 runs dedicated programs for refugees and protection holders.

Tuition and fees

Separate costs to budget: the management admission test and English test (both paid separately), and the Campus France procedure fee if you live in an Études en France country. Our cost of studying in France guide lists all official charges.

English-taught programs

Lyon 3's courses taught in English page lists these master's:

• General Management Program (GMP), Master MAE, 1-year M2 (iaelyon)
• International Business Realities (IBR), 2 years or direct M2 entry (iaelyon)
• Sustainable Management for International Business (SMIB), 1-year M2 (iaelyon)
• Human and System Intelligence for Management (HSIM), 1-year M2 (iaelyon)
• LL.M in International and European Business Law, 1-year M2 (Faculty of Law)

The same page also lists a Business Management licence, the SELF university diploma and an International MBA (continuing education). Compare more options in English-taught programs in France.

Admission requirements and tests

• Academic level: M2 programs need a Master 1 or 240 ECTS. SMIB says 2–3 years of professional experience is appreciated; HSIM wants a management or computer science background with solid information-systems knowledge.
• Management test: iaelyon master's use the SIM (Score IAE-Message); TAGE MAGE or GMAT are accepted for international students.
• English: SMIB requires at least TOEIC 800 or TOEFL 90. The LL.M asks for IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0), TOEFL iBT 85, or Cambridge CPE (grade C) or CAE, with exemptions for English-medium study.
• Selection: academic results, test scores, CV and cover letter, then an individual interview for shortlisted SMIB candidates. The LL.M may include a telephone interview.
• Documents: degree certificates and transcripts (with certified translations where needed), test scores, CV, cover letter, passport.

Deadlines (last published: 2026/27 intake)

The iaelyon windows are short (two weeks for the main M2 round last year), and test results must be ready before you apply. Book the SIM or GMAT and your English test in late 2026.

Scholarships

We found no dedicated Lyon 3 scholarship for international degree students on the pages reviewed. Your main options are national:

• France Excellence Eiffel: €1,200 a month for master's students, nominated by the university; submission deadline 6 January 2027.
• France Excellence for Afghan students (2027 call): deadline 31 May 2027; you must already be admitted.
• Other government and regional schemes in our France scholarships guide.

Living costs in Lyon

Low fees do not cover rent and food. For the visa you must show at least €877.50 per month (rule from 1 August 2026). Campus France gives an average CROUS residence rent of about €350 a month in the regions, and private studios outside Paris start at about €400 (Service-Public). With a student permit you may work up to 964 hours a year, but apply for CROUS housing early (from 7 July) and do not rely on a job to cover your first months.

Applying from Afghanistan

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How to apply step by step

1. 1

   Pick your program

   Check the iaelyon application calendar or the LL.M page.

2. 2

   Sit the tests

   SIM, TAGE MAGE or GMAT, plus TOEIC, TOEFL or IELTS as required.

3. 3

   Prepare documents

   Transcripts and diplomas with certified translations, CV and cover letter; see France admission requirements.

4. 4

   Apply on eCandidat

   Submit inside the window; residents of EEF countries also follow Études en France.

5. 5

   Confirm your fee

   Ask the international office in writing which rate applies to you.

6. 6

   Get your visa and enrol

   Show €877.50 per month and follow our France student visa guide.

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