Beijing, Shanghai, and ShenzhenMay 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — In the 2026 French Post-prépa ranking published by L’Étudiant, emlyon business school ranked 4th, achieving a comprehensive score of 52.5/67 among 23 participating institutions.
This result once again confirms the school’s steady growth momentum and its continued leading performance in major authoritative rankings in France and internationally. The ranking is based on five core evaluation dimensions:
- Academic Excellence
- Career Development and Practical Orientation
- Internationalization Level
- Social Diversity and Openness
- Learning and Campus Environment
In the 2026 ranking, emlyon business school’s Master in Management program (Programme Grande École, PGE) performed particularly well in two key indicators:
Career Development and Corporate Connections: 3rd in France
This achievement fully reflects the program’s deep integration with the business world — leveraging an extensive corporate partnership network, a strong alumni system, diverse career development activities, and systematic support from the career center to enhance students’ employability and professional competitiveness.
Internationalization Level: 3rd in France
This ranking further highlights the program’s global academic influence, built on strategic partnerships with multiple renowned institutions, as well as the international perspective and multicultural integration advantages embedded in the curriculum.
These results underscore emlyon business school’s sustained commitment and outstanding achievements in cultivating future business leaders with a global vision and practical capabilities.
Key Figures of the PGE Program
- FT Global Ranking: 7th, QS Ranking: 13th globally
- 200+ elective courses covering 16 specializations
- 50+ cohorts of program alumni
- 200+ partner institutions, offering 930+ exchange/dual-degree opportunities annually, providing more choices
- 35+ student clubs, balancing study and leisure
- Average graduate salary: €58,000 (Source: 2024 salary survey of 2023 graduates)
Two to Three-Year Program Duration
Management courses + specialized modules, taught in English or French, with flexible scheduling for study, international academic exchanges, and internships. Students can earn a master’s degree in as little as two years. They may also choose to take a one-year gap to prepare for professional certifications or apply for internships in relevant fields to enhance their resumes.
Greater Flexibility in Course Combinations
Ranked 7th globally by FT and 13th by QS, the program boasts strong teaching expertise, offering the most professional and practical courses. To help students better understand themselves and find suitable career paths, 200+ elective courses covering 16 specializations allow for personalized study plans.
Employment Data for PGE 2023 Cohort
Admission Requirements and Process
More Information
JSF: https://wwwjoinaschoolinfrance.com/
DIA: https://masters,em-lyon.com/en/master-management-grande-ecole-admissions/pge-sai-direct-international-admission