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EMLYON Business School (EM LYON)

Ecole de Management de Lyon, 23, av. Guy de Collongue, 69134 Lyon, France
3.87 / 5 based on 276 reviews.
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EMLYON Business School, created in 1872, stands out among the few business schools worldwide awarded three international accreditations and was ranked N° 8 in the Financial Times Top 70 European Business Schools in December 2009.


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by Rasken, Uppsala Universitet, Uppsala, Sweden
Business Studies, Erasmus
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That the studies at EM Lyon does not take to much time. You dont need to stress to much about school.
In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.



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Personal recommendation:
EM Lyon offers a large choice of courses. They have very professional teachers from whom you can learn a lot!!! If you want to work in France you should absolutly go to this school!! They have great ressources and are very helpful. The teachers are nice to foreign students and not to demanding. If you have the opportunity to go?, GO!!!!



FINAL COMMENTS

Try not to fall a sleep during the classes. In Sweden we are used to 2 * 45 minutes but here it is 1.30 * 2... But you get used to it! Try to make friends wtih French students, they are really nice and you will have a great time with them. Dont be scared of being laughed at when you speak french. The French likes it when you make an effort to speak their language!! join the wine club and go on the trips the arrange, this is great fun!!!
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by Karin, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Management Science, Erasmus
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No, there's a very good support from school.
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
Financial courses are quite hard - they are specialized in this, but the other's are rather easy. Still there are some which are more difficult - I took fiscalité which was hard for most of the students.



FINAL COMMENTS

Travel a lot - the train is not expensive! Go to town and enjoy the atmosphere. Try to get in contact with many people - you will find great friends!!
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by Julia, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Industrial Relations and Personnel Management, Erasmus
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There is a lot of group work in every course which is sometimes difficult as you can't choose the persons you work with. The busses often don't go every hour. So you are really dependent on the times.
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



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I enjoyed the life there. But some of the courses are rather boring. The topic is interesting but the teachers just make it a bit boring. But, I'd say: choose the courses that sound interesting to you and hope the best.



FINAL COMMENTS

For travelling in France, there is the 12 - 25 card in France. It costs about 40 euros and then you get a reduction of 25 to 50% for train tickets. If you plan to travel a lot this is really useful.
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by susanne81, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Management Science, Erasmus
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no, we received a lot of information through former students from my home university and we also got access to the homepage and ressources from the host university to get additional information.
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
Go there, you will have a lot of fun, especially if you stay in a student's residence but don't expect too much from the courses especially if you are used to good quality of the courses , you sometimes might be disappointed.



FINAL COMMENTS

Travel tips: Lyon is the perfect starting point for making trips: 2h you are in paris on the cote d'Azur, in the mountains, Switzerland... 4h Milan, 6h Barcelona... Helpful advice: when you arrive try to get to know some host university students because they can tell you everything. There's also an association called "Opening" which is mainly responsible for exchange students, so you also can go there if you need to know something...
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by Sam, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom
Management Science, Independent
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That it was so easy to integrate with locals
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
If you want to greatly improve your language then firstly it is vital to live with local people and speak in a foreign language. Secondlt take as many courses in the local language as you can, they are not really that hard to pass and will definately help improve your language ability. Otherwise read lots of newspapers, watch a lot of tv and speak to as many people as you can. !



FINAL COMMENTS

The same as above, live with locals, Le Gallion and the Le Drakhar are great meeting international students and having easy access to the campus. But for going out and visiting Lyon they are a nightmare and you wont really improve your french by lving there
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by Michal, University of Economics Prague, Prague, Czech Republic
Business Studies, Erasmus
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That the school was very small and so was the campus.
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
Join the local student organizations = socialize. Speak more french, go out, enjoy France.



FINAL COMMENTS

Go skiing to Alpes together Go to the football game of Olympic Lyon Do the Hannibal Raid in school Do the sports activities Do the school parties But do not drink too much because your head will hurt (quality of drinks...)
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by Carlos, Universidad de Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain
Marketing and Sales Management, Erasmus
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About the accomodation offered by the school.
In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.



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Personal recommendation:
One of the best busines school in Frances, with a great reputation when looking for an internship or for a job.



FINAL COMMENTS

DO NOT go to the residence offered by the school, there you will meet only foreigners, what it is great, but you rather meet local people, and then later on foreigners, why not.
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by Fatima, Universidad de las Americas - Puebla, Puebla, Mexico
Business Studies, University Agreement
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the expensive it was
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



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Personal recommendation:
Try to orientate better the students giving them extra information and tips before their arrival



FINAL COMMENTS

The EM Lyon is a Grand Ecole which is very important in France it will help you a lot. They have very good teachers and the courses are interesting. Also Lyon is beautiful and safe city. There are a lot of exchange students and the city is used to receive foreigners so you will not have so much trouble on getting along with your daily life.
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by Katrin, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Economics, Erasmus
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no
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Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
don't choose courses that correspond to your major subject at your homeuniversity



FINAL COMMENTS

there's a lot of discounts for almost everything for students in lyon. lyonnais people are very very helpful and open-minded! you'll always find help when you need some. for travelling i'd recommend to visit montpellier - it's a really beautiful and cute student-town. take the TGV for travelling - when you're under 25 you'll get a lot of discounts.
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by Thi Phuong Thao, Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok, Thailand
Business Studies, Euro-Asia Dual MBA Program
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Yes, I wish that I will have more relations with friends from all over the world, exchanging experience in every aspect of life.
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



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Personal recommendation:
I would recommend that EM Lyon extend exchange programs with more universities all over the world.



FINAL COMMENTS

I am very satisfied with life here, academically as well as socially.
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by Sophie, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Business Studies, Erasmus
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no
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Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
Choose the right courses!!!



FINAL COMMENTS

Buy a "Carte 12/25" for the SNCF (French railway) because it's really worth if you want to travel around by train!
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by Neil, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Management Science, Erasmus
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For me the fun was probably in not knowing.
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Most people loved it.



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Personal recommendation:
Definitely consider EM Lyon as a serious option - it is both academically and socially stimulating.



FINAL COMMENTS

Try to travel as much as possible - Lyon really is at the heart of Europe.
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by akbekken, Norwegian School of Management BI, Oslo, Norway
Business Studies, Erasmus
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That you shold never mention if you are staying for a shorter periode than 1 year when looking for housing, it is better to check the cancellation policy. and start looking early
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
Bring your own lap top



FINAL COMMENTS

Try as many reataurants as you possibly can. And Lyon is an exellent starting point for going to Paris, Geneve, Nice, e.t.c
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by Susanne, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Management Science, Erasmus
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Most people loved it.



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Personal recommendation:
small university, easy to get to know people



FINAL COMMENTS

travelling: sncf.com, paris, cote d'azur etc easy to access
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by astridomang, Norwegian School of Management BI, Oslo, Norway
Business Studies, Erasmus
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I wish I knew how bad the French speak English before I went, then I probably would have put more effort into learning more French before I went.
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
The courses are very good, the social life is perfect and I really had a great time!



FINAL COMMENTS

Lyon is a lovely city, with lots of studets and things going on. I really liked the French culture, and made friends with people from all over the world.
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by Sandra, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Business Studies, Erasmus
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Yes, that english is very common at this university!
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
A lot of group work and fun!



FINAL COMMENTS

Visit: Paris, the South, Provence... and have fun! Do not make the bank account at the crédit lyonnaise!
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by Mette, Copenhagen Business School, Copenhagen, Denmark
Business Studies, Erasmus
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That I should have followed 5 in stead of 4 courses. That it was difficult to find housing by yourself - but worth it!
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
It is one of Frances buest business schools and there is a lot of practical studies compared to Denmark, where the teaching is more theoretical



FINAL COMMENTS

I very much enjoyed my stay in Lyon, academically aswell as socially and culturally.
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by Jingyi, Shanghai International Studies University, Shanghai, China
Business Studies, Independent
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the language
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Most people loved it.



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Personal recommendation:
need to be more international



FINAL COMMENTS

the French culture has limited its development
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by gaochao, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
Marketing and Sales Management, Independent
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French language
In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.



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Personal recommendation:
It's a very good university, providing all kinds of programs with high quality/price ratio.



FINAL COMMENTS

try travel as much as you can to make your staying here worthy
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by Julie, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Financial Management, Erasmus
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That I'd spend far too much money and should have saved!
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



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Personal recommendation:
Fantastic - I'd do it all again!!



FINAL COMMENTS

Take advantage of Lyon's location - within 2 hrs of the Alps, Paris and Geneva, and not far from Italy. Explore the small towns around Lyon.
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