iaelyon international outreach

Internationalization has been at the heart of iaelyon’s strategy and mission for 40 years with early development of academic partnerships in North America and Europe. Nowadays, the partnerships of the School cover student mobility, double-degrees, offshore programs, internships, research projects and faculty and staff mobility.
Internationalization is embedded in the School’s activities such as advisory boards, corporate relations, programs and research.

The internationalization strategy of iaelyon is built on the pillars of inclusion, innovation, immersion, and impact (the “4i” strategy)

It focuses on fostering a diverse, globally connected academic environment while addressing sustainability and governance.

Key aspects include:

Diversity and Inclusion: iaelyon prioritizes welcoming and supporting international stakeholders by providing tailored guidance for foreign participants and encouraging openness to other cultures and perspectives.
Innovative Pedagogy and Digitalization: The school emphasizes modern, inspiring teaching methods and the digital transformation of educational content and experiences to enhance learning.
Sustainability and ESG Commitments: iaelyon integrates strong Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into its strategy, promoting sustainable and durable mobility solutions.
Cultural Immersion: Students are offered enriching cultural experiences in France and abroad, fostering global awareness through exchanges, internships, and study trips.
Networking and Best Practices: The strategy encourages sharing best practices and building professional networks to strengthen global connections.

This approach reflects iaelyon’s commitment to an inclusive, innovative, immersive, and impactful internationalization strategy that prepares students for global challenges while promoting sustainability and diversity.

Key figures

150 international partners
More than 50 countries represented
2,300 international students
95 Visiting Professors each year at iaelyon to teach and participate in international workshops and seminars
Over 60 Graduate international seminars taught in English/German/Spanish during the iaelyon International Week
6 double-degree programs: VSE Prague (Czech Republic), Tamkang University (Taiwan) - on hold, Otto-Friedrich Universität Bamberg (Germany), Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen (Germany), University of Turin (Italy), University of Pavia (Italy)
20 offshore programs taught in 12 countries