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The FUSION programme is an excellent dual degree between Mines Saint-Étienne and emlyon business school, designed to train engineer-managers at the crossroads of technology, management, and innovation.

Two Schools, Two Admission Paths

Each partner school manages its own recruitment procedure.

• Mines Saint-Étienne recruits students primarily from science preparatory classes and GEI-UNIV university pathways,
• emlyon business school recruits candidates from economic and commercial preparatory classes (BCE) or its own parallel admissions.

Both schools each select 25 students, who together form a single inter-school cohort of 50 FUSION students.
The programme’s coordination is jointly managed by both institutions.

Recruitment Procedure – Mines Saint-Étienne

1. Recruitment via the Concours Commun Mines-Ponts (CCMP)

Students from the MP, PC, PSI, PT, TSI, and MPI streams can join the FUSION dual degree programme after admission to Mines Saint-Étienne via the Concours Commun Mines-Ponts.

Number of places: 24.

How to apply?

After publication of the eligibility results for the Concours Commun Mines-Ponts:

1. Candidates admitted to Mines Saint-Étienne must send by email a cover letter explaining their interest in the FUSION dual degree programme and the specific added value they expect from it to:
   dd-fusion@mines-stetienne.fr.
2. This letter must be submitted after the eligibility results and by Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at the latest (3^rd CCMP call).

• Candidates will be selected by a Mines Saint-Étienne jury, before each CCMP call.

2. Recruitment by Academic Record – University Pathway (GEIUNIV)

This recruitment is for university students (third year Bachelor’s or first year Master’s) enrolled in a scientific, technological, or economic programme.

Number of places: 1.

GEIUNIV Procedures

• Common procedure for 15 engineering schools for application submission and written examinations.
• The written examinations serve as probationary assessments that complement the academic record.
• Each school establishes its own eligibility list then invites candidates for an oral interview.

Oral Examinations at Mines Saint-Étienne

• Individual interview with the jury.
• Motivation assessment specific to the FUSION dual degree programme.

Mandatory Cover Letter

All candidates admitted via GEI-UNIV and wishing to join the FUSION programme must send a letter detailing their motivation by August 25, 2026, at the latest

All candidates admitted via GEI-UNIV and wishing to join the FUSION programme must send a letter detailing their motivation and their career plan within the framework of the double degree to:
dd-fusion@mines-stetienne.fr by August 25, 2026 at the latest.

Recruitment Procedure – emlyon business school

emlyon students can join FUSION via:

• the BCE Competitive Examination (ECG, ECT, B/L preparatory classes),
• or the emlyon internal Competitive Examination (scientific preparatory classes).
• Number of places: 25

💡 Why choose FUSION?

Exceptional employability in France and internationally.

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Who can apply for the FUSION programme?

Selection is carried out jointly by both schools.

Recruitment is open to:

• 25 students from Mines Saint-Étienne, admitted via the Concours Commun Mines-Ponts (24 places) or the GEIUNIV procedure (1 place),
• and 25 students from emlyon business school, from economic preparatory classes or parallel admissions.

Selection is based on application and interview, according to motivation, the coherence of the professional project, and the ability to thrive in an interdisciplinary environment.

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Why not wait until the 2nd year of ICM to apply for a dual degree?

The advantage of FUSION: integration from the 1st year, ensuring simultaneous immersion in both schools.
Teaching periods, projects, and internships are intertwined, which fosters consistency and progress throughout the program.

FUSION students are guaranteed to obtain the dual degree, unlike the traditional program, which is subject to subsequent selection.

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FUSION is much more than a dual degree: it’s an ecosystem of excellence and professional opportunities.

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