Master Droit des affaires at Université Lumière Lyon 2

Programme overview

The Master Droit des affaires trains high-level lawyers able to work in all contemporary economic environments (companies, law firms, financial institutions, international organisations). Built on a solid private business law culture, the two-year degree offers five specialised parcours.

Faculty: Faculté de Droit Julie-Victoire Daubié | Duration: 2 years (120 ECTS, M1-M2) | Study mode: full-time (French) | Location: Bron, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

What you will study

A common M1 core in banking law, insolvency law, industrial property and contract techniques, followed by specialisation in one of five parcours.

Career pathways

Corporate lawyer (generalist or specialised), bank, insurance or finance lawyer, lawyer in expert firms or business law firms, audit and accounting firms, M&A adviser, start-up adviser; doctorate possible.

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Application information

Entry requirements

For holders of a licence in law (Droit des affaires or Droit privé) or equivalent with sufficient academic prerequisites per the teaching commission, and a clearly established professional project. M1 via Mon Master; M2 via eCandidat.

Domestic applicants: EUR 255 a year (2026/2027). National registration fee for a master's, EU/EEA applicants. Reduced rate 167 EUR in specific cases (double degree, multiple courses, gap year). Apprentices and professionalisation-contract students are exempt (borne by the employer). CVEC is not included Source

International applicants: EUR 3,950 a year (2026/2027). Differentiated registration fee for non-EU students for a master's. Reduced rate 2,633 EUR in specific cases. Exemptions apply in specific cases. CVEC is not included. Source

Duration: 2 years (120 ECTS, M1-M2)

Apply through the official page: https://www.univ-lyon2.fr/formation/candidatures

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