Highlights
Tuition fee
16450 EUR / year
16450 EUR / year
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Tuition fee
16450 EUR / year
16450 EUR / year
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Duration
24 months
Duration
24 months
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Start date
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Campus location
Lyon, France
Campus location
Lyon, France
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

Master the business of hospitality through international experience, innovation, and French excellence. The MSc in International Hospitality Management is a two-year program jointly delivered by emlyon business school and Institut Lyfe, combining academic excellence with real-world experience. Students study on two campuses, travel to European hospitality hubs and gain hands-on experience.

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Overview

This Master of Science delivers a double Master degree, RNCP Title Level 7 from two renowned schools, emlyon business school and Institut Lyfe.

Key Facts

This program enables international and French students to acquire a high-level, specialized education aimed at the main functions of the hospitality industry in companies whose scope is resolutely oriented towards international markets. This program requires a professional mission at the end of the course for a minimal duration of 4 months (internship, VIE, fixed-term contract or permanent contract).

As a student of the MSc in International Hospitality Management from emlyon business school you will be studying at two top European business schools with global recognition for excellence. The program offers a dual campus experience that combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on opportunities through real industry projects, learning trips and partnerships with leading hospitality brands.

The hospitality courses and management courses have been co-designed by experts at Institut Lyfe (formerly Institut Paul Bocuse) and emlyon business school, enabling you to become a hospitality expert through the course of one of the two tracks depending on your past educational experience in the industry.

Careers Service Track

As an MSc in Hospitality Management graduate, we guarantee that you will be qualified to:

  • Ascend (with experience and maturity) to the highest positions in lodging, foodservice, meetings and events, or related general management
  • Specialize in a particular industry function: marketing and sales, human resources management, accounting and finance, operations management, strategic management, etc.
  • Fill a post within a property or regional or corporate office of a multinational enterprise
  • Start a small or medium enterprise or take over a family concern
  • Pursue a career in operational or financial consulting, hospitality design, asset management, brokerage, banking or related services focused on the hospitality industry
  • Fulfill the hospitality function in a non-hospitality industry or use related hospitality and business skills to advantage in a service sector.

Accreditation

The Master of Science programs at emlyon business school are accredited by the Conférence des Grandes Écoles (CGE), a prestigious French association that recognizes academic excellence, rigorous admissions standards, and strong professional integration.

emlyon belongs to the top 1% of business schools worldwide recognized by the triple accreditation: EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA.

Programme Structure

  • Fundamentals: Business or Hospitality Track depending on academic background, covering management, leadership, finance, hospitality operations, marketing and revenue management. 

  • Entrepreneurship & Innovation: New hospitality trends, entrepreneurship, project management, concept design, service design and innovation.

  • Technology & Customer Experience: Emerging technologies, AI, digital marketing, service quality and customer experience. 

  • Strategy & Leadership: Strategic change, consulting, luxury management, CSR & ESG, emotional management and professional development.

  • International Exposure: Learning trips and company visits in Paris and London, plus an international academic module focusing on MICE and Integrated Resorts Management

  • Professional Experience: Applied projects, career coaching, internships and a Master’s dissertation.

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

More details

emlyon business school advises students to apply as early as possible to ensure they secure a seat in the programme and maximize their chances

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Lyon, France

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

GRE admission requirements GRE®
Required
GMAT admission requirements GMAT
Required

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Students holding at minimum one of the following degrees can apply to the MSc in International Hospitality Management: 

  • Admission in Year 1: 3-year Bachelor's degree
  • Admission in Year 2:  4-year Bachelor's degree or a Master's degree with a strong background in hospitality field 

Mandatory documents (all the documents provided need to be in English or French except passport and identity card):

  • A resume
  • A copy of an official valid identity card or passport
  • A certified copy of your most recent academic degree
  • An enrollment certificate / A certificate of attendance for graduating students
  • A certified copy of your transcripts from the first year of your undergraduate education until now
  • We remind you that this program is delivered fully in English. Therefore, full English proficiency is required.
  • For more information about admission requirements, please visit the school's website.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    16450 EUR / year
    ≈ 16450 EUR / year
  • EU/EEA

    EU/EEA Nationals
    16450 EUR / year
    ≈ 16450 EUR / year

Additional Details

2-year course (entry in Y1): €32,900

  • 1st year (Y1): €12,300
  • 2nd year (Y2): €20,600

1-year course (entry in Y2): €27,700

(In effet for the 2027-28 academic year)

Living costs

Lyon

France
550 - 900 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

emlyon business school helps students finance their Master of Science by offering up scholarships to qualifying students. These scholarships are limited in number, so we advise you to contact your program advisor as soon as possible to discuss your eligibility or check the information on our website.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for International Hospitality Management.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
AlUla Scholarship Program
Merit-based

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Campus France
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
14 Apr 2027
Kuwaiti Government Scholarships
Merit-based

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Campus France
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Ashinaga Africa Initiative
Merit-based

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Campus France
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
30 May 2027
Frontenac Scholarship Program
Merit-based

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Campus France
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
The Aga Khan Foundation’s International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based

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Aga Khan Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Anytime
AUFIN Global Impact Scholarship
Merit-based

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AUFIN Education & Scholarship
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 EUR
Deadline
31 May 2027
"TIGER" Excellence Scholarships
Merit-based

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Campus France
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
10 Jun 2027
Livinfrance Scholarship
Merit-based

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Livinfrance
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Jun 2027
Early Bird Scholarship
Merit-based

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Campus France
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 EUR
Deadline
31 Aug 2027
IDIL Scholarship
Merit-based

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Campus France
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10500 EUR
Deadline
30 May 2027
Galilée Institute's International Excellence Scholarships
Merit-based

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Campus France
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3600 EUR
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship Foundation Rhineland-Palatinate
Merit-based

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Campus France
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jan 2027
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
860 EUR
Deadline
30 May 2027
Bourse France Excellence (French Government grants) from the French Embassy in North Macedonia
Merit-based

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Campus France
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
French Government grants from the French Embassy in Gabon
Merit-based

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Campus France
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
649 EUR
Deadline
01 Feb 2027
Hans-Böckler-Stiftung Scholarships
Merit-based

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Campus France
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
350 EUR
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Franco-German University: DFH Mobility Grant for Students of the DFH Study Programmes
Merit-based

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Campus France
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1800 EUR
Deadline
08 Jan 2027
Eiffel Scholarship Program of Excellence
Merit-based

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Campus France
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Livinfrance Scholarship Program
Merit-based

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Livinfrance
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships

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European Commission
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available

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