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emlyon Admission Requirements
What emlyon business school usually expects from Indian applicants — marks, English scores, tests and documents — and how to plan your application for the 2027 intake.
- 65%+ / 7.0+ CGPA
- IELTS 6.5
- Intakes: September; some January
- SOP & LOR support
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What do Indian students need to get into emlyon?
emlyon is competitive for Indian applicants. A typical successful profile has 65%+ / 7.0+ CGPA, IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0) or TOEFL 80–90+, a focused SOP and two or three LORs. GMAT/GRE is asked by some business schools. Exact requirements are set per program, so always check the program page on em-lyon.com.
Official sources: emlyon business school — admissions (official website)
emlyon admissions at a glance
- Selectivity (our view)
- competitive
- Academic score
- 65%+ / 7.0+ CGPA
- English
- IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0) or TOEFL 80–90+
- GRE / GMAT
- Optional at many programs; a good score can help with scholarships
- Profile
- Relevant projects or internships; clear SOP
- Intakes
- September; some January
- Accepted English tests
- IELTS or TOEFL for English-taught programs; DELF/DALF for French-taught
- Visa
- VLS-TS long-stay student visa
- Apply at
- em-lyon.com
Expected profile
Typical profile of admitted Indian students
Our counselling guidance from past applications, not official cut-offs — each program sets its own minimums.
Eligibility
Is your degree eligible for emlyon?
Universities in France assess Indian degrees individually; a 4-year degree in a related subject is the safest route.
For Management, Finance and Business Analytics at emlyon, expect backgrounds such as any bachelor's degree (0–2 years' experience) and business, engineering or economics most common and prerequisites like bachelor's degree and GMAT/GRE for some schools.
- Degree certificate and semester-wise transcripts
- English test score (IELTS or TOEFL for English-taught programs; DELF/DALF for French-taught)
- Statement of purpose (SOP) tailored to the program
- Two or three letters of recommendation
- Updated résumé / CV
- Passport
- Proof of funds
How to apply
Applying to emlyon step by step
- 01
Pick the program
Compare emlyon's programs — for example Management and Finance — and check each program's entry requirements and deadline.
- 02
Prepare tests
Book IELTS early; GMAT/GRE is asked by some business schools.
- 03
Write the SOP
Explain why emlyon and why this program, linking your projects and goals to what it is known for: business school in Lyon.
- 04
Submit online
Apply on the official portal (em-lyon.com), pay the application fee and upload documents.
- 05
After the offer
Accept, pay any deposit, arrange funds and apply for the VLS-TS long-stay student visa.
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FAQs
Frequently asked questions
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Ask a counsellor directly — we reply on WhatsApp during working hours (Mon–Sat, 9 AM–6 PM IST).
For a competitive university like emlyon, Indian students usually succeed with 65%+ / 7.0+ CGPA. Some programs ask for more; strong work experience can offset slightly lower marks.
Most programs ask for IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0) or TOEFL 80–90+. IELTS or TOEFL for English-taught programs; DELF/DALF for French-taught are accepted depending on the program.
Optional at many programs; a good score can help with scholarships. GMAT/GRE is asked by some business schools.
It depends on the program; a related 4-year degree is the safest route.
Intakes are September; some January. Apply 6–9 months before the start date; earlier applications have better scholarship chances.
A few cleared backlogs are often acceptable if your overall marks and SOP are strong. Declare them honestly.
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