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Bachelor in International Business (BIB)

IÉSEG School of Management · Lille or Paris (La Défense), France

100% taught in EnglishNo CAO points neededRolling admissionsThree internshipsCompulsory international experience
Duration3 years (180 ECTS)
StartsSept 2027
EntryApplication file + motivation video
Deadline (EU)15 Jun 2027 (early bird 1 Feb)
Fee 2027/28€13,500 / yr

About the course

A three-year business degree taught in English at IÉSEG’s Lille or Paris La Défense campus. It mixes theory and applied courses in international business and management, built on four strands: management basics, market-focused specialisations, personal development and a career programme. A capstone project ties into your chosen specialisation. You complete three internships (at least 8–10 months in total) and a compulsory international experience, such as an exchange semester, an internship abroad or a gap year. Double degrees and an optional third-year apprenticeship are available. The degree is state-recognised (visa Bac+3) and carries the French grade de licence.

Entry requirements for Irish students

  • You need to have finished secondary school, with maths taken up to your final year. IÉSEG does not publish a specific Leaving Cert grade rule; files are assessed individually.
  • Maths up to the final year of school is required.
  • English: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 85, TOEIC 850, Duolingo 115 or Cambridge B2 (slightly lower scores may be considered). Native speakers and students whose last two years of school were in English are exempt, so most Irish students will not need a test.
  • Selection is on your application file: transcripts, CV, an online motivation video and (optional) SAT and a reference letter. No written entrance exam is listed for international applicants.

How to apply

  1. Pick a sessionApplications run in monthly rounds from 1 November 2026. Apply by 1 February 2027 for the early-bird discount.
  2. Apply onlineSubmit your file on the IÉSEG candidate portal with transcripts, CV, passport, motivation video and the €100 fee.
  3. Get a decisionResults come out about two weeks after each session deadline. The last round for European students closes on 15 June 2027.
  4. Secure your placePay the €3,000 deposit to confirm your place; the official acceptance letter follows.
Applying in one of the first four sessions (by 1 February 2027) gets a 10% early-bird fee reduction.

Costs

  • Tuition: €13,500 a year for 2027/28, the same for EU and non-EU students.
  • Extra fees: €100 application fee, CVEC student levy (€100), €300 for lifetime IÉSEG Network access, plus administrative fees. A €3,000 deposit secures your place.
  • Fee reductions of up to 50% are decided with your offer (no separate application), including 10% early bird and up to 25% merit-based. IÉSEG also points to FINS student loans for EU students.
Selective: places are offered on the strength of your application, so meeting the requirements does not guarantee a place.

At a glance

CountryFrance
CityLille or Paris
LanguageEnglish
Apply viaIÉSEG candidate portal
PlacesNot published
EntryApplication file
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Checked against the official IÉSEG website on 24 October 2026. The number of places is not published. Always confirm details with the university before applying.