Back to school in December
You don't loose a year
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Winter intake - Master of Science (MSc)
Full-time study
Esdes Business School
Business, management
Don’t wait until September to start your Master of Science !
Did your visa arrive too late for the start of the academic year in September ? Are you disappointed with your courses but can’t wait to change direction? Would you like to study at a top business school in France without losing a year ? Join Esdes in December 2025, with our winter intake
The ESDES Master of Science program offers three MSc degrees in Lyon: the MSc in Circular Economy & Sustainable Innovation, the MSc in Impact Finance & Fintech Management, and the MSc in Sustainable Tourism & Event Management.
Winter intake at Esdes – What is it?
Winter Intake – Master of Science
Don’t wait until September to start your MSc degrees.
Our Winter Intake allows you to begin the MSc in December 2025.
The ESDES Master of Science program offers three MSc degrees in Lyon: the MSc in Circular Economy & Sustainable Innovation, the MSc in Impact Finance & Fintech Management, and the MSc in Sustainable Tourism & Event Management.
Why join the Winter Intake for MSc at ESDES?
DON’T LOSE TIME OR WASTE AN ACADEMIC YEAR
With our Winter Intake, you can begin your Master studies in December and still graduate on time. The program is designed to cover all required courses in a condensed 6/7-month format.
PERFECT IF YOUR VISA DIDN’T ARRIVE IN TIME
If your visa or administrative procedures were delayed for the September intake, the Winter Intake offers you a second chance. You can join the Master Of Science in December 2025 and stay on track with your academic journey.
AN INTERNATIONAL OUTLOOK
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20% of students on our campus are international, representing 35+ nationalities.
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40% of our faculty have international teaching or research experience.
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100% of the program is taught in English.
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ESDES hosts over 450 international students each year.
A PROGRAM FOR SUCCESS AND CONFIDENCE
With dedicated support from our professors and personalized mentoring, students in the Winter Intake are fully prepared to succeed in Master Of Science.
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT IN FRANCE
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Intensive French language courses to help you adapt quickly to life in France.
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Tailored career development support through the PEPs program, which guides you towards internships and prepares you for the job market.
Admission to the Winter Intake is subject to an application review and an interview.
Applications are open to students who have passed their High School Diploma and wish to change direction, or who simply want to begin their year at Esdes during the course of the French academic year.
Winter Intake entrance examinations open in September each year for the December start date.
To apply, please download an application form and return it, duly completed, to candidature@esdes.fr
Application fee: €50
Admissions procedure
Admissions results within 10 days
| Admission to the Winter Intake |
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| Application file |
| Individual motivation interview – video interview via Teams |
| English interview – video interview via Teams |
RATES
EU : See Fees – Non-EU : See Fees
PAYMENT WITH FLYWIRE (NON-EU STUDENTS)
Flywire, a powerful global payment network
Esdes Business School has partnered with Flywire in order to accept payments from international students worldwide.
You can pay your tuition and fees easily online using Flywire. Flywire provides a secure global payment network which simplifies the payment of your fees from your home country and from countries around the world.
Payment options include bank transfers, credit cards, e-wallets and more, and for most countries you can pay in your home currency.
We’ll ask you to make a Flywire payment directly into our online application system.
Find out more: Flywire secure payments
If you are considering studying in France, at Esdes, and wish to have more information about the life here as an international student, the activities and services available for you, as well as some testimony from some current students.
The Winter Intake is THE solution for reorienting during the year. But what is a Winter Intake? Why choose a delayed start? How do I get into a winter intake? What do I do after the first year? Esdes Business School explains everything to help you make the right choice!
How do I change course during the year?
There’s only one way to change orientation during the course of the year: register for a Winter Intake!
What is a winter intake?
The Winter Intake is a unique reorientation program. Esdes winter intake program allows you to reorient yourself during the course of the year, without waiting for the next academic year.
How does a winter intake work?
A Winter Intake is condensed in 7 months.
Where can I do a winter intake in France?
Esdes Business School, a top business school in Lyon, offers a winter intake on the Saint-Paul campus (Lyon 2).
This program is accessible by application (file review + interview).
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