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Lyon, France · MBA & EMBA · 120 ECTS

Half Your Degree
is Real Work.
In France.

Aura International School of Management
🏢
6 Months Study + 6 Months Internship — Every Year Built-in paid industry internships. Experience is not optional — it's the curriculum.

Aura is a fast-emerging private school in Lyon offering MBA and Executive MBA programs in Business Management and International Hospitality Management. Practitioner-taught. Internship-embedded. Schengen access. Affordable French education.

🇫🇷 Lyon, France 120 ECTS Credits MBA · EMBA Built-in Internships Schengen Zone English-Taught
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Aura — Key Facts
2yr
MBA duration (Business & Hospitality)
1yr
EMBA — for working professionals
120
ECTS credits awarded on completion
50%
of your training is industry internship
📅 Annual Structure (MBA)
6 Months Study
6 Months Internship
Theoretical — Campus Practical — Industry
📅 Intakes
January April September
Lyon, France — Schengen Zone
120 ECTS Credits — EU Recognised
50% Internship Structure Built In
MBA · EMBA — Business & Hospitality
CAF Housing Subsidy — Up to 50% Rent Back
Up to 2-Year APS Post-Study Permit (RNCP)
6 mo
Mandatory paid internship per year (min. €558/month stipend)
120
ECTS credits — EU-recognised qualification
24 hr
Part-time work permitted per week · Up to 2-yr APS post-study visa
France & Lyon — Why It Makes Sense

Key Reasons Nigerian Students Choose France.

💶
Affordable Living
Lyon accommodation: €400–€600/month. CAF government subsidy returns 35–50% of rent monthly to eligible students.
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Schengen Access
One French student visa opens 27 European countries for internships, travel, and job opportunities.
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Post-Study Work
Up to 2-year APS permit after graduation (RNCP programs). Work full-time or start a business in France.
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Lyon — France's #2 Economy
Major hub for pharma, finance, luxury & tech. Lower cost than Paris. Campus: 89 Rue de la Villette, Lyon 3rd.
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Hospitality Capital
Lyon is UNESCO's gastronomic capital — ideal for Hospitality MBA students learning the industry in its real context.
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English-Taught · No French Required
All Aura programs 100% in English. No French language required for admission or study.
Entry Requirements

Are You Eligible?
Check Before You Apply.

These are Aura's official admission requirements for MBA programs. Confirm you meet all criteria before applying through GlobCred.

🎓 MBA Academic Requirements
✓
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor's degree in any stream — from a recognised university. BAC Level 3 or 4 (European equivalent) also accepted.
✓
Minimum Academic Score
55% and above in your undergraduate degree. Second Class Lower or equivalent (C Grade and above as per the PPTX guidelines).
✓
Age Limit
Up to 30 years of age at the time of application.
!
Gap Year / Career Gap
Gap justification is mandatory. If there is any gap between your degree and the date of application, a signed gap justification letter explaining the period is required.
Note: HND and PGD holders may be considered on a case-by-case (trial) basis. Discuss your profile with a GlobCred advisor before applying.
🗣️ English Language Requirements
✓
Option 1 — IELTS
Minimum IELTS band score of 6.0 is accepted.
✓
Option 2 — English Marks
65% or above in English in your 12th / High School Diploma or equivalent. This is most common for Nigerian WAEC/NECO students.
✓
Option 3 — MOI Certificate
A Medium of Instruction (MOI) certificate confirming your degree was taught in English may be accepted instead of IELTS in some cases.
✓
Interview
After submitting documents, Aura will schedule a Skype interview to assess English proficiency and academic fit. This must be passed before an offer letter is issued.
Important: IELTS is not mandatory for university admission, but having a score positively impacts your visa outcome at Campus France and VFS. GlobCred strongly recommends it for Nigerian applicants.

📁 Documents Required for Application to Aura

→ Completed Application Form
→ Updated CV / Resume
→ Bachelor's Degree Certificate + Transcripts
→ WAEC / NECO Certificate (O Level)
→ IELTS Result / MOI Certificate / 65%+ English marks
→ Valid Passport (2 blank pages, 3 months+ validity)
→ Gap Justification Letter (if applicable)
→ Statement of Purpose / Motivation Letter
→ Experience Letter (if applicable)
Fees & Payment

What You Pay & When.

50%
Initial Deposit to Secure Your Place
Aura requires 50% of the total tuition fee as the initial deposit to confirm your enrolment. For a 2-year MBA (€11,400/yr = €22,800 total), the deposit is approximately €11,400 upfront. For a 15-month EMBA Business or 12-month EMBA Hospitality (€11,200/yr), the deposit is approximately €5,600–€11,200 depending on duration. Proof of this payment is mandatory before your visa application proceeds.
€100
Campus France Fee
All Nigerian students must register on the Etudes en France platform and pay the Campus France registration fee of approximately €100. This is separate from university tuition and the visa fee.
€50
French Student Visa Fee
The long-stay student visa (VLS-TS) fee is €50, payable at VFS Abuja or VFS Lagos. Non-refundable after biometrics are collected.
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Important: You must pay 50% of the total tuition fee as the initial deposit before your French visa application can proceed. For MBA students (€11,400/yr × 2 years = €22,800 total), this means approximately €11,400 deposit. For EMBA students (€11,200/yr), this means approximately €5,600–€11,200 depending on program duration. Bank statement must also show €12,000 minimum in funds (or Studely blocked account of €8,000).

🎓 Scholarships Available

Early Enrolment — Year 1

Enrol on or before 31st July 2025

€2,000 off

Merit Scholarship — Year 1

Achieve 75%+ academic average in Year 1

€700 off

Performance — Year 2

75% attendance + 75% score in Year 1

€3,000 off Year 2
Programs & Fees

4 Programs at Aura Lyon.

All taught in English. All include mandatory paid internship. Fees shown are for Non-EU international students at Lyon campus.

MBA

International Business Management

Strategic management, international economics, business law & ethics, organisational behaviour, financial governance, cross-cultural management & leadership development.

Duration
2 Years
Credits
120 ECTS
Structure
6 mo study + 6 mo internship/yr
Intake (Lyon)
February 2026
Non-EU Tuition
€11,400 / year
+ €320/yr administration fee
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MBA

International Hospitality Management

Luxury hotel operations, food & beverage management, culinary arts trends, fine dining, revenue management, cross-cultural hospitality leadership.

2 Specialisations: IHM (Hospitality Management) · ICA (International Culinary Arts)
Duration
2 Years
Credits
120 ECTS
Structure
6 mo study + 6 mo internship/yr
Intake (Lyon)
February 2026
Non-EU Tuition
€11,400 / year
+ €320/yr administration fee
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EMBA For Working Professionals

Executive MBA — Business Management

International trade policy, forex & risk management, cross-cultural management, international accountancy, HRM, sales & marketing, CRM & entrepreneurship.

Duration
15 Months
Credits
75 ECTS
Structure
6 mo study + 9 mo internship
Intakes
November & May
Non-EU Tuition
€11,200 / year
+ €320/yr admin · €1,000 early-bird scholarship available
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EMBA For Working Professionals

Executive MBA — Hospitality Management

Hospitality management, culinary arts, food safety, international accountancy, HRM, sales & marketing, CRM, entrepreneurship & organisational behaviour.

Specialisation: IHM (International Hospitality Management)
Duration
12 Months
Credits
75 ECTS
Structure
6 mo study + 6 mo internship
Intakes
November & May
Non-EU Tuition
€11,200 / year
+ €320/yr admin · €1,000 early-bird scholarship available
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* Non-EU tuition for Lyon campus. Sourced from official Aura website (aura-lyon.com). Verify current fees with GlobCred before applying.

Accommodation
€400–600/mo
Living Costs
€300–500/mo
Internship Stipend
€558+/mo
Est. Monthly Budget
~€700–1,100

CAF housing subsidy returns 35–50% of rent monthly to eligible students. Apply after arriving in France.

Nigeria Visa Process

3 Stages to Your
French Student Visa.

Nigerian students must complete three interviews and two separate registration processes before arriving in France. Here is exactly what to expect.

⚠️ You Will Face 3 Interviews — Be Prepared

1

University Interview

Aura conducts a Skype interview to check English proficiency before issuing the conditional offer letter.

2

Campus France Interview

An in-person academic interview at the nearest Campus France office in Nigeria. Documents are attested here against originals.

3

VFS Visa Submission

Document submission and biometrics at VFS Abuja or VFS Lagos. The visa fee of €50 is paid here.

📋 Step-by-Step Nigeria Visa Process

1

Get Offer Letter from Aura

Apply to Aura → pass Skype interview → receive conditional offer letter. Then pay at least 50% tuition fee and get payment receipt.

2

Register on Campus France — Etudes en France

Create your account on the Etudes en France platform. All Nigerian students going to France for 3+ months must complete this step before applying for a visa.

~€100 Campus France fee
3

Campus France Interview (In-Person)

Attend your Campus France academic interview in person at their Nigeria office. Bring originals of all academic documents — they are attested here. Receive your Campus France NOC letter.

4

Complete Long-Stay Visa Application Online

Fill in the VLS-TS (long-stay student visa) application form online at france-visas.gouv.fr. Print and sign before submission.

5

Submit at VFS Abuja or Lagos

Submit complete visa file at VFS Global Abuja or VFS Lagos. Pay the €50 visa fee. Biometrics are collected here — fee is non-refundable after this point.

€50 Visa Fee
6

Receive Visa & Fly to Lyon

Visa processing typically takes 4–8 weeks after VFS submission. Once approved, book your travel and prepare for arrival in Lyon.

€12,000

Proof of Funds Required — One Year Living Expenses

Your bank statement must show a minimum of €12,000 available — equivalent to one full year of living expenses in France. Statements must not be older than 3 months. Alternatively, a Studely blocked account with €8,000 is also accepted as proof of funds. This is separate from tuition payment.

📎 Complete Nigeria VFS Document Checklist

📄 Core Documents

✓
Valid passport — 2 blank pages minimum, validity 3+ months beyond intended stay. Include old passport.
✓
Passport photocopy — first and last page.
✓
Completed and signed long-stay visa application form (VLS-TS) — printed from france-visas.gouv.fr.
✓
2 recent passport-size photographs (ICAO standard, not older than 3 months). One attached to application form.
✓
Admission / offer letter from Aura showing program duration and payable fees.
✓
Receipt of tuition payment — minimum 50% of total tuition fees paid.
✓
Campus France NOC letter with registration number.
✓
Curriculum Vitae (CV).

💰 Financial & Supporting Documents

✓
Covering letter — stating purpose of trip, duration, sponsors, and motivation to study in France.
✓
Original + copy of latest degree / diploma (Bachelor's certificate and transcripts).
✓
Proof of financial means — bank statement showing minimum €615/month (i.e., ~€7,380+ for 12 months) OR Studely blocked account of €8,000. Statement must be no older than 3 months.
✓
Accommodation proof for first 7 days in Lyon.
✓
Travel insurance covering the first 3 months in France.
✓
Air ticket booking (one-way blocked ticket accepted).
✓
Copies of any US, UK, or Schengen visas issued in the last 5 years (including immigration seals).
✓
IELTS / TOEFL / MOI Certificate (if required by Aura or to strengthen visa).

Sponsor Documents: If a sponsor (parent or guardian) is supporting you financially, they must provide: a covering letter explaining their financial situation, ID proof, last 3 months bank statements, last 3 years ITR (tax returns), and last 3 months payslips or proof of employment. Additional documents may be requested by the consulate.

Application Timeline

From Application to Lyon.

1

Eligibility Check

Free review with GlobCred — confirm academic & age requirements

2

Apply to Aura

Submit documents to admissions.international@aura-lyon.com. Pass Skype interview.

3

Receive Offer Letter

Accept offer and pay 1 year's tuition as initial deposit

4

Campus France (€100)

Register on Etudes en France, attend in-person interview, get NOC letter

5

VFS Visa Submission (€50)

Submit full visa file at VFS Abuja or Lagos. Biometrics collected.

6

Fly to Lyon 🇫🇷

GlobCred pre-departure briefing, then begin your MBA journey

Why Apply Through GlobCred

Your Admissions Partner,
From Lagos
to Lyon.

GlobCred specialises in supporting Nigerian students through the French admissions and visa process. Campus France, VFS, tuition payment, proof of funds — we guide you through every step so nothing falls through the cracks.

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Free eligibility check
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SOP & CV coaching
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Document preparation
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Interview preparation
✓
Campus France support
✓
VFS visa guidance
✓
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FAQs

Nigerian Students
Ask These.

What are the entry requirements for Aura's MBA?

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You need a bachelor's degree in any stream from a recognised university, with a minimum score of 55% (Second Class Lower or above). You must be under 30 years of age. If you have a study or career gap, a signed gap justification letter is mandatory. HND holders may be considered on a case-by-case basis — speak to GlobCred first.

Do I need IELTS to apply?

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IELTS is not mandatory for Aura's admission. You can qualify with 65%+ in English in your secondary school certificate (WAEC/NECO) or an MOI certificate confirming your degree was taught in English. However, having an IELTS score (minimum 6.0) strongly improves your visa outcome at Campus France. GlobCred recommends it for Nigerian applicants.

How much do I pay before getting the visa?

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Before your visa application can be submitted, you must pay 50% of the total tuition fee as the initial deposit. For MBA students (€11,400/yr × 2 years = €22,800 total), the deposit is approximately €11,400. For EMBA students (€11,200/yr), the deposit is approximately €5,600–€11,200 depending on duration. You must also pay the Campus France fee (~€100) and the VFS visa fee (€50). Your bank statement must show at least €12,000 in available funds (or a Studely blocked account of €8,000).

What is the Campus France process for Nigeria?

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You must create an account on the Etudes en France platform and pay the ~€100 Campus France fee. You then attend an in-person academic interview at the Campus France office in Nigeria, where your academic documents are attested against originals. You receive a Campus France NOC letter with a registration number — this is required for your visa application. GlobCred guides you through every step of this process.

Are the programs taught in English?

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Yes — all MBA and EMBA programs at Aura are delivered entirely in English. No French language proficiency is required for admission or for study. Basic French helps with daily life in Lyon, but is not an academic requirement.

Can I work part-time while studying in France?

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Yes. French law permits international students to work up to 964 hours per year — approximately 24 hours per week. This is in addition to your paid internship semesters. The minimum legal internship stipend in France is €558/month. Combined with part-time work, Lyon is financially manageable.

What is the post-study work visa situation?

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Students who complete an RNCP-certified Masters program in France are eligible for a post-study work APS permit of up to 2 years — allowing you to stay and work or seek employment in France after graduation. Confirm whether Aura's specific program holds RNCP certification directly with the school.

Are there scholarships available at Aura?

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Yes. Aura offers three scholarship tiers: a €2,000 early enrolment scholarship for Year 1 students who enrol by 31st July 2025; a €700 merit scholarship for students who achieve 75%+ in Year 1; and a €3,000 Year 2 scholarship for students who maintain 75% attendance and academic score in Year 1. Total potential scholarship: up to €5,700 across the 2-year MBA.
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You There.

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