Lille Program Overview

As one of the Catholic University of Lille's six faculties, IÉSEG, the school of business and management, IÉSEG is committed to a policy of international development; with an international student exchange program already established, the school aims to further its reputation in business management on an international level. IÉSEG currently operates exchanges with more than 60 other universities all over the world allowing students to experience a truly international atmosphere. IÉSEG is a member of the Conference des Grandes Écoles, a conglomeration of France's most elite universities.

Student Friendly Campus

One of France’s most private and dynamic campuses provides the setting for IESEG. The school is within easy walking distance from student residences, restaurants and near the culture center of Lille, one of France’s largest student cities and European metropolises. The school is 24 hours a day for study rooms, cafeterias and five computer labs.  IÉSEG students have access to almost limitless information, with twelve libraries including a central library with approximately 400,000 volumes. Students also take advantage of a fully equipped gym to take up a variety of sports such as soccer, rugby, handball, volleyball, basketball, fitness and many others. 

Program Type:

This is a Marquette-exchange program, so most financial aid generally applies. To learn more about how this program will affect your specific financial aid package, please see the Office of Student Financial Aid.

Living:

University housing

Duration & Dates:

Fall term: early September to late December (early exams may be arranged for MU exchange students)
Spring term: early January to late May

Eligibility:

Most majors; minimum junior standing with strong French language skills (9 credits beyond FREN 004)

Language:

Courses taught in French (several business courses taught in English each semester)

Subjects:

Economics, Finance, Econometrics, International Finance, Marketing, International Business

Permit/Visa:

Visa required (Need to apply 2 months in advance)

Grading System:

IÉSEG has a different scale than Marquette.  Students will need to earn a grade of 11 or higher in order to transfer credits back to Marquette.  Please note that students will only transfer the credits and not the grades from these classes.

Application Requirements for IESEG, Université Catholique de Lille

• Application Requirements Checklist - IESEG (PDF)
• Application Requirements Checklist - Universite Catholique de Lille (PDF)
• For a program-specific application packet, please come in to DS 101

Application Deadline:

• March 1 for fall semester or year-long
• October 1 for spring semester

Required Materials for Marquette University

See the Applying for Study Abroad Page to see Marquette's requirements.

Marquette Requirements Deadline

October 1 for the spring semester and March 1 for the fall semester, summer term, or academic year.