If you're comparing bachelors in business in Lyon, the first question isn't the ranking — it's the language of instruction. Most programs teach mainly in French, sometimes with an English track. At LIBS the equation is reversed: the entire degree is in English, and French is the language you pick up alongside, for free.
How to choose a bachelor in business in Lyon
Three honest questions to ask any school — including us:
| Ask | Why it matters | LIBS answer |
|---|---|---|
| Is everything taught in English? | An "English track" with French admin, French group work and French exams isn't an English-taught degree. | Yes — lectures, coursework, exams |
| What happens to my French? | Three years in France should leave you with professional French, not survival French. | Free FLE classes from semester one |
| Who helps me land? | Visa, housing and a bank account decide your first semester more than any course does. | Concierge Desk for international students |
Whatever school you choose, insist on written answers before you enrol. We give ours in writing — it keeps everyone honest.
The LIBS bachelor at a glance
Format
3-year undergraduate business degree (the format known internationally as a BBA).
Language
100% English. No prior French required to apply or to graduate.
Campus
84 rue de la Charité, Lyon 2e — the Presqu'île, the heart of the city.
Cohort
International students from Asia, the Americas, the Commonwealth and Europe — plus French students going international.
Diploma
Enrolment at École de Commerce de Lyon, school diploma with LIBS international specialisation.
After
Continue into the 2-year Mastère in International Management.
Three years, step by step
Year 1 — foundations. Management, marketing, business communication and the digital toolkit, all in English, plus your first semester of free French.
Year 2 — going international. International trade, intercultural communication, digital business — the courses that turn a business student into an international one.
Year 3 — proving it. Applied projects and specialisation, with your French now strong enough to work in a Lyon company as comfortably as in an international one.
🇫🇷 Pour les étudiants français : un bachelor à Lyon, en anglais
Vous cherchez un bachelor international à Lyon parce que votre carrière sera internationale ? Étudier 100 % en anglais — cours, travaux, examens — fait de l'anglais professionnel un fait sur votre CV, pas une ligne « niveau B2 ». Le tout sans quitter Lyon, au sein d'une promotion internationale. Détails en français : l'école de commerce en anglais à Lyon →
Admission: clear steps, written answers
Request information, talk to an advisor, apply, and receive any admission decision in writing before you enrol. International students then hand the practical side — student visa, housing, bank account, arrival — to the Concierge Desk. Full details on the admission page →
Comparing schools right now?
Ask us the three questions above — you'll get the answers in writing.
Frequently asked questions
Which bachelor in business can I do in Lyon entirely in English?
The Bachelor in International Business at LIBS is taught 100% in English over three years, in central Lyon. No prior French is required.
How is this different from a French-taught bachelor with an English track?
Here the entire program — lectures, coursework, exams — is in English, and free French classes run alongside. English is the working language; French is the bonus you graduate with.
Can French students join?
Yes — the program is built for international students and for French students aiming at an international career who want their degree 100% in English.
What about after the bachelor?
Graduates continue into the 2-year English-taught Mastère in International Management at LIBS, or take their degree onto the job market.
What diploma is delivered?
Students are enrolled at École de Commerce de Lyon and receive the school's diploma, with a LIBS international specialisation — terms confirmed in writing before enrolment.
Start your bachelor in business in Lyon
Talk to an advisor about the next intake and how to apply from where you are.