CEFAM
CEFAM is a Franco-American business school founded in Lyon in 1986. All teaching is in English, using American methods, and students can finish their degree at a partner university in the United States to graduate with both a French qualification and an American BBA or MBA.
CEFAM tuition fees for international students
Yearly tuition as published by the school. Fees can change, so check the school’s website before you apply.
A year. Range across the programmes listed at this level.
Check the school’s website for this level.
€1,000 cashback when you enrol through Dimensions FrancePaid by Dimensions France in instalments while you stay enrolled. No application fee at partner schools.
Programmes at CEFAM
Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes, with the teaching language and yearly fee for each.
Applying to CEFAM: your questions
How can Dimensions France help me get into CEFAM?
We start from your profile: your grades, your degree, your budget and what you want to do after your studies. From that we help you choose the CEFAM programme where your application is strongest. Then we build the application with you, so that it is as strong as it can be: we work on your CV and statement of purpose, check every document the school asks for, and submit the file on time. Because CEFAM is a Dimensions France partner school, we send your application straight to its admissions team and you pay no application fee. If the school invites you to an interview, we prepare you for it. CEFAM makes the final decision, and admission is never guaranteed.
What does a strong application to CEFAM need?
Three things carry most of the weight: your academic record, a statement of purpose that explains why this programme fits your studies so far and your plans, and proof of your level in the teaching language. Private schools such as CEFAM usually add an interview, and for a Master’s they look at how your first degree connects to the subject. We read your file the way an admissions team would, tell you honestly where it is weak, and help you fix what can be fixed before it is sent.
What English level do I need for CEFAM?
CEFAM sets the English level for each programme; for English-taught degrees in France this is normally level B2 or above, shown by a test such as IELTS or TOEFL. Some schools waive the test if your previous degree was taught in English. We check the exact score for the programme you choose before you book a test.
When should I apply to CEFAM?
For a September start, applications to CEFAM are open from October to July; for a January start, from July to November. Once your documents are ready we need about 5 days to submit, the school then holds its interview, and the whole process takes about 30 days. Applying early leaves more choice of programmes and more time for your student visa.
Which programmes at CEFAM are taught in English?
6 of the programmes listed on this page are taught fully in English, including Bachelor in International Relations, Business MSc – Finance, Business MSc – Marketing and Business Track after high school – Finance. Tell us your background and we will tell you which of them you are eligible for.
What does it cost to apply to CEFAM with Dimensions France?
One fee of €250 covers your whole admissions file: up to 7 public universities, up to 3 partner schools and any number of top schools. It is paid in full when you start and is not refundable. CEFAM charges no application fee when you apply through us, and you receive €1,000 cashback from Dimensions France, paid in instalments while you stay enrolled.
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CEFAM is a Dimensions France partner school.
Programme information comes from the school’s own website. Last updated November 2026.