Admission requirements

Would you like to enrol in a programme delivered by IAE Lille? Find out which application platform is best suited to your education level and find out more about the IAE Message Score.

The different online application procedures

For French-speaking students and European Union nationals, applications to IAE Lille are made via different national platforms depending on your education level and the type of programme you are aiming for.

Bachelor : Parcoursup

Applications for entry into the first year of a Bachelor are made exclusively via the online Parcoursup platform.
The application form must be completed online. The application period generally runs from January to April.

Bachelor 2, Bachelor 3, Executive Master, Master 2: eCandidat

To enrol in the second or third year of a Bachelor, Executive Master (FC) or Master 2, applications must be submitted via the University of Lille’s eCandidat platform.

You will need to create an account, select the desired programme and submit your application online (CV, cover letter, transcripts, etc.). Application periods vary depending on the programme you have opted for, but generally run from March to June for all programmes and from late August to early September for continuing education candidates .

Master 1: MonMaster

Applications for Master 1 programmes are submitted via the national Mon Master platform (except for the Executive Master’s programme in continuing education).

You can submit several preferences and track responses from institutions directly online. The application period generally runs from February to April, with responses coming in during June. (Please note: Students returning to education are invited to contact the IAE Lille continuing education department for the application schedule).

For international students, find all the information relevant to your situation on this specific page:

Study at IAE Lille

The Score IAE Message (SIM)

The Score IAE-MESSAGE is a test that measures candidates’ skills in 4 fundamental areas for future managers. It is used to assess applications for university management courses at Licence 3 level and above.

How does the Score IAE Message work?

The Score is made up of a series of multiple-choice questions that the candidate must answer within a given time. The Score IAE-MESSAGE consists of 4 tests lasting a total of 3 hours:

Written comprehension and expression in English
General, economic and managerial culture
Written comprehension and expression in French
Logical and numerical reasoning

What you need to know about the Score IAE Message :

Candidates take a single test to apply for several courses at several institutions.
Candidates may take the test several times.
The Score IAE Message costs 42 euros.
They can take the tests at the centre of their choice ( in France or abroad).
The results are valid for 3 academic years.