EM Normandie Business School

Key Highlights

• Founded in Le Havre in 1871
• Private nonprofit association with EESPIG status
• State-recognized management qualifications authorized at bachelor- and master-grade levels
• Multi-campus institution with program availability varying by location

Student Life & Environment

Student life is organized across separate campuses, so the experience depends substantially on location and program. EM Normandie reports more than 80 student associations distributed across its campuses. Activities include student-led projects and social or integration events, while association work can also provide practical experience in budgeting, teamwork and event management. The school provides administrative support through its Hub and describes a wellness service addressing mental health, discrimination, harassment and gender-based or sexual violence. Career support is integrated into student services through coaching, recruitment events and a dedicated opportunity platform. Students with disabilities are encouraged to contact the school about individualized support, but arrangements should be confirmed before enrollment. Housing is not institution-owned. EM Normandie explicitly states that it does not operate its own student residences. Instead, its accommodation service provides a guide, selected partner contacts and campus-specific support. Students at French campuses may also investigate CROUS accommodation and ordinary private rentals. This makes early housing research important, particularly for international students who may need documentation, a guarantor or a deposit. Facilities and activities vary by campus. Prospective students should verify access to learning, sports, food and association spaces at the site where their program is actually taught rather than relying on school-wide descriptions.

Location & Surroundings

Le Havre is the school’s birthplace and one of its authorized French teaching locations. The campus is in the central urban area, a short distance from the port. This setting gives students direct exposure to a city shaped by shipping, logistics, international trade and industrial activity, complementing the campus’s emphasis on maritime, port and supply-chain subjects. Le Havre is on the Normandy coast, with local tram, bus, walking and cycling options relevant to daily travel. The city’s railway connections provide access to other parts of Normandy and Paris, although students should check current journey times and service patterns independently. The waterfront, beach and reconstructed city center shape life outside class. The database’s Le Havre location should not be interpreted as the school’s only campus. Programs and tracks may be assigned to other French or international sites, and some are offered at more than one location. Applicants should confirm their teaching campus before making housing or travel commitments. In Le Havre, accommodation is secured off campus through private residences, shared housing, CROUS or other rental channels, with guidance available from the school.

Costs & Career Outcomes

For students enrolling for the first time in 2026/2027, published tuition is program-specific. The Master in Management lists €13,750 for M1 and €13,750 for M2, with an optional off-campus year priced at €1,000. The Bachelor International Management lists €8,500 in each of its first two years; third-year charges vary by entry route, with €8,500 for students admitted after secondary school and €9,200 for direct third-year entrants. The IBBA is listed at €11,000 per year. Specialized MSc and postgraduate prices vary, so candidates should use the official fee page for their exact course. Those figures exclude living costs and should not be treated as a complete attendance budget. Students need to plan separately for accommodation, food, transport, insurance and any applicable French student charges. In work-study routes, the host company may cover tuition under the applicable contract. The school also lists several tuition reductions and international scholarships, but eligibility, combination rules and deadlines must be checked for the intended intake. The published early-bird date of 28 February 2026 has already passed as of 20 August 2026. Career preparation includes internships, apprenticeship options, company projects, coaching, recruitment events and alumni support. In the school’s 2025 survey of 2024 Programme Grande École graduates, based on a 61% response rate, the reported net employment rate was 87%, and 95% of employed respondents had found work within three months. These are program-specific survey results, not guarantees for every degree or graduate.