emlyon business school continues its upward trajectory, climbing to 4^th place in the newly released 2025 ranking of French business schools by Le Parisien Étudiant—one spot higher than last year. This result reaffirms emlyon’s position among the top-tier business schools in France.

Published annually by Le Parisien Étudiant, the education division of one of France’s most respected news outlets, the ranking is known for its fairness, depth, and credibility. It serves as a key point of reference for students and families in the school selection process.

In this year’s evaluation, emlyon received full marks in 12 out of 15 criteria, including:

•  International accreditations

•  Campus size and resources

•  Facilities

•  Attractiveness

•  Faculty quality

•  Teaching excellence

•  International exposure

•  Research output

•  Career outcomes

•  Entrepreneurship

•  Digital strategy

•  Educational innovation

These results reflect the school’s comprehensive strengths as a century-old institution committed to academic excellence and forward-looking education.

Two areas where emlyon particularly excelled—both ranked 3^rd nationwide—are international mobility and entrepreneurship:

International Mobility

With campuses in Paris, Lyon, Shanghai, and Mumbai, emlyon has built a truly global learning ecosystem that fosters cross-cultural exchange. The school maintains partnerships with more than 220 universities across 57 countries, and each year sends nearly 2,000 students abroad for exchange programs. These international experiences significantly strengthen students’ global adaptability and intercultural competencies.

Entrepreneurship

Recognized as a global hub for innovation and entrepreneurship, emlyon integrates entrepreneurial thinking throughout its academic programs. Project-based learning, real-world challenges, and innovation-driven coursework define the curriculum. The Makers’ Labs in Paris and Lyon serve as incubators for bold ideas, where students transform concepts into tangible prototypes. Through startup incubators, accelerators, and close ties with local and international entrepreneurial ecosystems, the school offers extensive support—funding, mentorship, networks—for both student and alumni ventures.

This ranking advancement is a powerful affirmation of emlyon’s educational philosophy and strategic direction. In an era defined by transformation, emlyon continues to push boundaries—injecting imagination, diversity, and real-world impact into global business education.

At emlyon, we don’t just educate individuals to adapt to the world—we prepare them to shape it with clarity, purpose, and a global mindset.

We welcome curious, creative, and responsible future makers to join us. Together, let’s explore the possibilities within uncertainty and co-create the future through challenge and change.