Financing your studies
Higher education is a real investment and we understand the challenges it represents for you and those around you.
ESAM program fees
Tuition fees 2026-2027
| Program | Domestic fee (initial program) | International fee (initial program) | Apprenticeship fee |
| Bachelor (1st Year) |
6 900 € (Law) 7 400 € (Management and Business development / Management and Corporate finance) |
7650 € (Law) 8150 € (Management and Business development / Management and Corporate finance) |
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| Bachelor (2nd Year) |
7 400 € (Law) 8 000 € (Management and Business development / Management and Corporate finance) |
8 150 € (Law) 8 750 € (Management and Business development / Management and Corporate finance) |
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| Bachelor (3rd Year) | 7 400 € (Law) | 8 150 € (Law) | 11 000 € (Management and Business development / Management and Corporate finance) |
| M1 | 11 025 € | 11 775 € | 12 000 € |
| M2 | 12 000 € | ||
| MBA | 11 025 € | 11 775 € | 13 500 € |
The program cost in an apprenticeship or professional training contract is financed by the company and/or its OPCO, depending on the level of government funding.
The beneficiary or their legal representative does not have to pay any program or registration fees (excluding the mandatory CVEC payment, which is a student and campus contribution of €105).
ESAM SCHOLARSHIPS
The Solidarity and Excellence scholarships cannot be combined. Only the Solidarity scholarship can be combined with the Early Bird scholarship.
Social criteria scholarships
Upon admission, you have the option of applying for a scholarship based on financial need, subject to review by the awards committee:
- Up to €1,000 based on financial need
- Reserved for students whose tax residence is in France
- Scholarship renewable each year, based on application
This discount will be applied to tuition fees. Request your application form from the admissions department.
For more information, do not hesitate to contact the ESAM teams
Academic performance scholarship
When you register definitively, you can apply for a scholarship based on your performance in the current year's baccalaureate, upon presentation of supporting documentation.
- €300 discount for baccalaureate graduates with honors
- Valid for the first year only
This discount will be applied to tuition fees. Please contact the admissions department for more information.
For more information, do not hesitate to contact the ESAM teams
Erasmus+ scholarship
The Erasmus+ grant is awarded by the European Commission to finance part of your trip or stay at Erasmus+ chartered universities.
For more information, do not hesitate to contact the ESAM teams
Administrative and financial service: Paris Campus: 01 80 96 65 43 / Lyon Campus: 04 72 85 73 26
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Tailor-made financing
You can spread the payment of tuition over 3 or 6 installments and thus obtain reduced monthly payments.
A cash payment for the entire year of schooling allows you to benefit from a 2% discount.
Internship and work-study to finance your training
INTERNSHIPS
Throughout the course of study, ESAM offers periods in a company of variable duration from 3 to 6 months in France and abroad.
In France, beyond two months, the internship allowances paid by the company comply with legal provisions . Abroad, practices differ according to the country.
| Training year | Training period | Minim remuneration for the period of the internship (beyond 2 months) |
| Bachelor 1 | 4 months (minimum 1 months) | 2679,6€ (full time / 3 months) |
| Bachelor 2 | 4 months (minimum 2 months) | 2679,6€ (full time / 6months) |
| Bachelor 3 | 6 months (minimum 3 months) | 4 019,4 € (full time / 6months) |
| Mastere Pro 1 | 6 months (minimum 5 months) | 4 019,4 € (full time / 6months) |
| Mastere Pro 2 | 6 months (minimum 5 months) | 4 019,4 € (full time / 6months) |
*This table is provided for information only and has no contractual value. It cannot bind the educational establishment. Based on the legal minimum in France in 2024 for 35 hours worked per week.
Apprenticeship
Are you considering a work-study program? Keep in mind that this option will also allow you to finance your studies.
- Under an apprenticeship or professional contract, the annual cost of the program is financed by the company and/or its OPCO (depending on the level of coverage established).
- There are no program or registration fees payable by the beneficiary or their legal representative (excluding the mandatory CVEC payment - student and campus contribution of €105).
- The company pays the work-study student (a percentage of the minimum wage depending on their age).
Payment of tuition fees
Tuition fees:
You can spread your payments by taking advantage of a payment plan.
Installment payments:
- In three instalments: + €250 on top of the tuition fees
- In six instalments: + €500 on top of the tuition fees
- International students: payment in three instalments only
Early Bird Discount (for students in initial training):
Receive a 10% discount on tuition fees for all registrations between 14 October 2025 and 15 February 2026.
Application fees:
- Initial training: €60
- Work-study programme: No application fees are payable by the candidate or their legal representative.
- Early Bird special offer: Application fees are waived for candidates enrolling in the initial training programme between 14 October 2025 and 15 February 2026.
Deposit:
- €1,000 for French and European Union students
- 50% of tuition fees for non-EU students.