English-taught Bachelor & Mastère programs for students from across Europe, Asia and the Commonwealth — with full arrival support: visa, housing, onboarding. French students welcome too: build your career in English without leaving France.
LIBS is the English-track school of the École de Commerce de Lyon, within the Groupe École de Commerce de Lyon: business programs taught entirely in English, a truly international classroom, and a team dedicated to making your move to France simple.
Full Bachelor and Mastère curricula in English, built for an international cohort — start without speaking French.
Management, marketing, international trade, digital business — with real projects and company immersion.
Our Concierge Desk handles the hard part: visa guidance, housing, bank, administration.





You study business in English from day one. In parallel, every anglophone student takes French as a Foreign Language (FLE) classes — so you graduate employable in both the English-speaking and French-speaking business worlds.
Most schools leave international students to figure out visa, housing and paperwork alone. At LIBS, a dedicated desk supports you from your first email to your first week in Lyon — and beyond.
Step-by-step help with your student visa & residence procedures.
Guidance to find safe, affordable accommodation in Lyon.
Bank account, insurance, transport, administration — sorted.
A welcoming international community and life in Lyon.
Campus France, visa file, enrolment letter — checked together, step by step.
Arrival guidance, keys to your accommodation, first walk to campus.
Bank account, phone plan, transport card, health insurance.
Classes under way, FLE started, buddies and student community.
LIBS est aussi une destination pour les étudiants français qui veulent faire de l'anglais professionnel leur avantage décisif : tous les cours sont en anglais, la promotion est internationale, et vous vivez l'immersion d'un campus anglophone… au cœur de Lyon. À la clé : le diplôme de l'École de Commerce de Lyon, la pratique des affaires en anglais au quotidien, et un profil immédiatement à l'aise à l'international.
Cours, projets, vie de promo : tout se passe en anglais, avec des camarades venus d'Europe, d'Asie et du Commonwealth.
Négocier, présenter, vendre, manager en anglais — le niveau qui fait la différence en entretien et en carrière.
L'expérience d'un cursus anglophone au coût et au confort d'études à Lyon — et le diplôme de l'École de Commerce de Lyon.
Professional, internationally-minded programs. Students are enrolled at École de Commerce de Lyon and receive the school's diploma; LIBS delivers an international specialisation diploma.
Students are enrolled at the École de Commerce de Lyon (core enrolment and school diploma) and also receive the LIBS international specialisation diploma. Program terms and admission requirements are confirmed in writing before enrolment. See program details →
Studying in Lyon is not just pleasant — economically, it is one of Europe's smartest moves for an international student.
Sources: Campus France, Chiffres clés 2024 (international student enrolment) · LocService rental observatory 2024 (average studio rents) · INSEE, regional GDP 2022 · World Bank, GDP ranking 2024 · Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur (student population). EU/EEA/Swiss students also have access to paid French apprenticeship opportunities on the same terms as French students (market data: Observatoire Tremplin Alternance).
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Study business in Lyon · English-taught BBA in France · How admission works
The honest case, trade-offs included.
What 100% English-taught means here.
You study, we handle the landing.
Every question, answered plainly.
The school in one page.
LIBS is the English-speaking track of the École de Commerce de Lyon: the same Lyon campus, the same faculty, the same degrees.
About LIBS. — What LIBS is: the English-taught international school of Groupe École de Commerce de Lyon — its mission, its two student publics, its campus on Lyon's Presqu'île, and the promises it makes in writing. Lire la page
L'anglais des affaires : quotidien, mesuré, garanti. — Comment LIBS et le Groupe ECL garantissent le niveau d'anglais : test de positionnement CEFR au premier cours, pratique quotidienne en e-learning, évaluation annuelle, paliers progressifs jusqu'à B2+/C1 en fin de cycle. Lire la page
Continue your studies in English — in Lyon, France. — Already living in France, Italy, Switzerland, Belgium, Luxembourg or Germany? Continue your studies in English at LIBS — Lyon International Business School. English-taught Bachelor & Mastère, full arrival support. Your European visa or residence permit is an advantage. Lire la page
Bachelor commerce international à Lyon, 100 % en anglais. — Bachelor commerce international à Lyon, enseigné 100 % en anglais : programme sur 3 ans, admission sur dossier toute l'année, quatre rentrées, débouchés export et données Campus France. Lire la page
Bachelor commerce en anglais à Lyon, après le bac. — Bachelor commerce en anglais à Lyon après le bac : trois ans 100 % en anglais, accompagnement linguistique quotidien, admission sur dossier sans Parcoursup, quatre rentrées. Données Campus France. Lire la page
A bachelor in business, in Lyon — 100% in English. — Choosing a bachelor in business in Lyon? The LIBS Bachelor in International Business is taught entirely in English over 3 years: curriculum, admission, how it compares to other Lyon bachelors, and support for international students. Lire la page
Specialise at 18 — or learn the whole game first? — BBA marketing, BBA finance, BBA data… Should you specialise at 18? How the LIBS Bachelor in International Business covers marketing, finance and digital — and why we specialise you later, when it counts. Lire la page
Get the full program pack. — Request the complete LIBS information pack by email: English-taught Bachelor and Mastère programs, tuition fees, the four yearly intakes, visa and arrival support — with a personal written follow-up. Lire la page
Business English: practised daily, measured yearly. — How business English works at LIBS and across Groupe ECL: CEFR positioning test at the first class, daily e-learning practice, yearly level assessment, and clear milestones from A2 up to C1. Lire la page
Candidater à LIBS. — Candidatez à LIBS : formulaire en 2 minutes, réponse écrite personnalisée d Lire la page
What an international business degree is for. — Where an English-taught international business degree actually leads: the role families, the skills employers test, how Lyon's job market fits in, and how LIBS builds employability into the cycle. Lire la page
In the wrong program? Change without losing a year. — In the wrong program in France? LIBS admits transfer students at four intakes a year (October, January, April, July) into English-taught business programs — profile reviewed and answered in writing, no lost year. Lire la page
Choisir son école de commerce à Lyon, sans se tromper. — Quelle école de commerce choisir à Lyon ? Une méthode honnête en 7 questions à poser à TOUTES les écoles (LIBS comprise) : langue réelle des cours, diplôme exact, coûts écrits, insertion, accompagnement. Sans classement bidon, sans dénigrement. Lire la page
The Concierge Desk: you study, we handle the landing. — The LIBS Concierge Desk supports admitted international students step by step: student-visa guidance, housing before arrival, bank account, onboarding in Lyon. What it covers and how it works. Lire la page
Write to us. We answer in writing. — How to reach LIBS: [email protected] for all questions, campus at 84 rue de la Charité, 69002 Lyon. Answers in writing, in English or French. Lire la page
École de commerce à Lyon, en anglais. — École de commerce à Lyon en anglais : LIBS enseigne son Bachelor et son Mastère 100 % en anglais, promotion internationale, quatre rentrées par an, admission sur dossier. Données Campus France. Lire la page
Business school in Lyon, in English. — Looking for a business school in Lyon that teaches in English? LIBS teaches its Bachelor and Mastère programs 100% in English — international cohort, free French classes, four intakes a year. How it works and how to join. Lire la page
The English level you need — without mystery. — A1 to C2 explained for business studies: what each CEFR level really allows, the level you need to start an English-taught degree, and how LIBS measures progression from the first class. Lire la page
An English-taught BBA in France. — Looking for an English-taught BBA in France? LIBS Lire la page
Étudier à Lyon, en anglais : le guide. — Étudier en anglais à Lyon : quels cursus 100 % anglophones existent, pour quels profils (français et internationaux), la vie étudiante lyonnaise, le niveau d'anglais requis et l'accompagnement à l'installation. Lire la page
Four intakes a year. Your timeline, not ours. — LIBS admits students at four intakes per year: October, January, April and July. How rolling admission works, which intake to aim for, and how visa timelines fit each one. Lire la page
Free French classes, for every student. — Every LIBS student gets free French as a Foreign Language (FLE) classes alongside their English-taught degree — from absolute beginner, from the first semester. How it works and why it matters for your career. Lire la page
How to become an export manager. — What an export manager actually does, the skills employers test (languages first), the realistic study path, and how to start the career from an English-taught business degree. Salary: sourced guidance, no made-up averages. Lire la page
How to become an international business developer. — International business development explained: hunting growth across borders — the role, the skills (prospection, negotiation, languages), the study path from an English-taught degree, and sourced salary guidance. Lire la page
How to become an international marketing manager. — The international marketing career explained: what the role really is, the skills that matter (positioning across cultures, digital, languages), the study path, and honest salary guidance with official sources. Lire la page
An open day, wherever you are. — Meet LIBS from anywhere: a free, personal online info session in English or French — programs, fees, intakes, and your specific situation, answered live and confirmed in writing afterwards. Lire la page
Admission to the international business school in Lyon. — How admission works at LIBS, the international business school in Lyon: step-by-step application, written admission decisions, and the Concierge Desk that guides you through visa, housing and arrival. Lire la page
Careers in international supply chain. — Purchasing, logistics, supply chain management: the international careers behind every product, the skills employers test, the study path from an English-taught degree — and honest, sourced salary guidance. Lire la page
Every question we actually get, answered. — The questions international students actually ask about studying in Lyon in English, answered plainly: language, money, visa, housing, work, culture and the LIBS specifics — with links to the detailed guides. Lire la page
A Mastère in international business, in Lyon, in English. — A 2-year Mastère in International Management taught entirely in English in Lyon, France. Curriculum, Mastère vs MBA vs MSc explained, admission after a bachelor, free French classes and visa support. Lire la page
Mastère en alternance, en anglais, à Lyon. — Mastère en alternance en anglais à Lyon : deux ans de management international, rythme campus-distanciel compatible avec une entreprise, admission sur dossier, quatre rentrées. Données Campus France. Lire la page
Mastère, MBA, MSc: same aisle, different products. — Mastère, MBA, MSc, MIM: the same words hide different degrees. An honest guide to choosing the right graduate business program — and where the English-taught LIBS Mastère fits. Lire la page
Bachelor & Mastère in International Business — English-taught Bachelor in International Business and Mastère in International Management in Lyon. Real projects, internships, full arrival support. A school of Groupe École de Commerce de Lyon. Lire la page
Rentrée décalée en école de commerce à Lyon : quatre rentrées par an, en anglais. — Rentrée décalée en école de commerce à Lyon : LIBS ouvre quatre rentrées par an (octobre, janvier, avril, juillet), en anglais, pour le Bachelor et le Mastère. Réorientation, arrivée internationale, étapes. Lire la page
Mal orienté·e ? Réorientez-vous sans perdre un an. — Mal orienté·e ? LIBS admet à quatre rentrées par an (octobre, janvier, avril, juillet) dans un cursus commerce 100 % en anglais à Lyon : étude de dossier, réponse écrite, réorientation sans année perdue. Lire la page
Housing in Lyon, without the panic. — How international students actually find housing in Lyon: residences, studios, flatshares; which neighbourhoods make sense for a Presqu'île campus; the paperwork French landlords expect; and how the Concierge Desk helps before arrival. Lire la page
Student life in Lyon, described honestly. — What living in Lyon as an international student is actually like: the city's scale, transport, food, budget logic, culture and the international community — from the school on the Presqu'île. Lire la page
The French student visa, step by step. — How the French student-visa procedure works for non-EU students: admission first, the Campus France / Études en France step, the VLS-TS long-stay visa, validation after arrival — and how the LIBS Concierge Desk sequences it. Lire la page
Study business in Lyon. — Study business in Lyon in English: English-taught Bachelor and Mastère programs at LIBS — Lyon International Business School — plus free French classes, the Concierge Desk, cost of living and how to apply. Lire la page
Build your future in France — in English, with support at every step. — Come to France to study business — taught entirely in English. LIBS in Lyon guides you from application to arrival: visa guidance, housing, onboarding. English-taught Bachelor & Mastère for international students from any country. Lire la page
How to study business in France — in English. — How to study business in France entirely in English: programs, visa, cost of living, and how students already in Italy, Switzerland, Belgium, Luxembourg or Germany can join. A practical guide from LIBS — Lyon International Business School. Lire la page
A great city. And a team to help you settle in. — Why study in Lyon and how the LIBS Concierge Desk supports international students: visa, housing, bank, onboarding and community. Study business in Lyon, in English. Lire la page
Why study business in English? — What a 100% English-taught business degree actually changes: career reach, cohort, materials, and the honest trade-offs — for international students and for French students going international. Lire la page
Working while studying in France: the rules, plainly. — International students in France can legally work part-time alongside their studies — up to 964 hours per year for non-EU students on a student residence permit. What the rules allow, what jobs are realistic, and how to balance work with an English-taught degree. Lire la page
Un groupe, sept établissements et des portails au service des étudiants et des employeurs : découvrez l'IEA, Institut pour l'Entrepreneuriat en Afrique · l'EFCM, École Française de Commerce et de Management · les Écoles Vendôme (luxe, mode, beauté) · l'ESTEL (tourisme et événementiel) · l'École de Management du Sport · SEAL, l'école de la durabilité · NEODIGITA, l'école de la transition digitale · l'Observatoire national de l'alternance par territoire · Jobdoor, offres d'emploi et d'alternance · l'ESEAD pour tous les étudiants du supérieur.
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Our French-speaking sister school: École de Commerce de Lyon and its international track (iBBA, iMBA).