International Strategy

An International Outlook: A Truly Strategic Pillar

Experience Refined Over the Years

In 1987, when the European student mobility program Erasmus was created, EM Strasbourg was one of the first schools in France to offer its students multiple opportunities abroad. Today, a student in Programme Grande École can study at one of our partner universities for one or two full academic years.
Over the years, we have developed a strong and extensive network of international university partners. The exchange agreements signed with 200 European and international partners in more than 50 countries have shaped our international identity.

In order to maintain and develop our distinctive university exchange network, we have extended our offer to include dual degree programs, faculty-led programs, and a European Summer School.

Internationalization at EM Strasbourg

Internationalization is a central element and strategic pillar of EM Strasbourg’s development plan. In 2018, an overarching internationalization strategy was designed to strengthen the institution's role as a business school renowned both in Europe and internationally.

Internationalization Guidelines

• Foster a European mindset within the School’s governing bodies
• Extend our offer of European and cross-border learning opportunities
• Seize opportunities for EU research funding and cross-border/European projects
• Be present in our cross-border region and highlight our European identity
• Cultivate our European identity internally

Key Figures 

• 600 international students
• 200 partner universities worldwide
• 500 exchange students hosted each year
• 32% of faculty is made up of international teaching staff
• 400 international partner companies

EM Strasbourg's European Identity

Located in the heart of Europe and within walking distance of the European institutions, it seemed natural to us to offer our students unique learning experiences with real intercultural input. 

To strengthen our distinctive European character, in 2018 we launched CLUE, a set of courses  and learning activities with a European focus offered in all our programs of study.

CLUE stands for:

• Cross-cultural skills 
• Language excellence  
• Uncommon activities  
• European leadership

CLUE offers students the opportunity to discover and explore some of Europe's economic challenges in thematic conferences, while developing negotiation and leadership skills in simulation games held at the European Parliament. We encourage our students to improve their intercultural and language skills so that they can understand the workings of European institutions.

To find out more about CLUE, read our flyer here.