The FUSION cycle is an excellent double degree programme between Mines Saint-Étienne and emlyon business school, which involves studies split between the two institutions.
Each school applies its own registration fees, harmonized to ensure equal access to the programme.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees include:
- tuition fees;
- registration and administration fees;
- educational and digital services;
- associative and sports activities;
- international mobility insurance;
- and lifelong access to the emlyon business school alumni network.
💡 A dedicated shuttle service is available for travel between Saint-Étienne and Lyon.
Annual Amounts 2025/2026
| Scholarship Category (CROUS) | Total Annual Amount (Mines + emlyon) / YEAR |
|---|---|
| Non-scholarship recipient | €12,900 |
| Level 0 bis | €9,785 |
| Level 1 | €9,270 |
| Level 2 | €8,755 |
| Level 3 | €8,240 |
| Level 4 | €7,210 |
| Level 5 | €5,150 |
| Level 6 | €2,575 |
| Level 7 | €0 |
Payment Terms
- Payment in several installments possible.
- Automatic reductions based on scholarship status (social criteria scholarship recipients).
- Each student directly pays the portion due to each of the two institutions.
💡 These amounts include the respective shares of each school.
Financial Aid
Several provisions are in place to support students.
Needs-based scholarships (CROUS)
Students of Mines Saint-Étienne can benefit from national aid from CROUS, subject to eligibility.
International Mobility Aid
- Erasmus+ Grant for exchanges in Europe,
- Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Regional Aid for internships abroad,
- Mines Saint-Étienne Specific Aid for mobility outside Europe,
- emlyon Aid for international academic mobility.
Solidarity and Initiative Fund
- Mines Saint-Étienne Foundation: social and excellence scholarships.
- emlyon business school Foundation: ad hoc support for financing internships, travel, or equipment.
- Exceptional assistance upon application in case of temporary difficulty.
Guaranteed Student Loans
Both institutions have partnerships with several national banks offering:
- preferential rates;
- deferred repayments until the end of studies;
- partial guarantees by the school or foundation.
Additional Aid and Services
- Exemption from CVEC for specific profiles.
- Priority access to university catering at CROUS rates.
- Student residences on both campuses (Saint-Étienne and Lyon).
- Access to the Mines × emlyon Career Center for work-study offers, internships, and first jobs.
Internships and Mobility: a Funding Lever
Long internships (up to 6 months) allow students to receive significant remuneration:
- in France: minimum legal stipend (approximately €700/month),
- abroad: compensation according to local agreement.
These experiences contribute to financial autonomy while enriching one’s professional path.
📘 Practical Advice
- Contact the social welfare offices or international relations departments of both schools.
- Register on the Mines Saint-Étienne Foundation platform for excellence scholarships.