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Why Monaco.

Monaco — the glamorous Riviera city-state — is a small but prestigious destination for international business and finance education, anchored by the International University of Monaco. Fully English-taught and deeply international, and surrounded by the finance, luxury and yachting industries, it offers an elite, exceptionally well-connected springboard into global careers.

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Prestigious business school

The International University of Monaco offers English-taught bachelor's, master's and MBA degrees in business, finance and luxury management.

Elite, international cohort

A small, highly international student body drawn from across the world — outstanding networks from day one.

Riviera industry on the doorstep

Finance, wealth management, luxury and yachting employers surround the campus, with internships built in.

Safe & central

One of the safest places in the world, on the French Riviera with easy access across Europe.

Career-focused & connected

Programmes are practical and industry-linked, designed to launch graduates into global business and finance.

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International University of MonacoQS #1400

International University of Monaco

Monte Carlo · est. 1986 €22,000/yr · 10 programmes

Monaco's prestigious English-taught business school; finance, management and luxury MBA.

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Intakes

When you can
begin.

Autumn intake
Starts September/October 2026
Apply Feb–Jul 2026

The main intake for bachelor's, master's and MBA programmes.

Spring intake
Starts January 2027
Apply Sep–Nov 2026

A second intake offered for some master's and MBA programmes.

Cost of studying

What it really
costs.

Monaco is an elite, premium destination — tuition and living both sit at the high end. Use this as a planning guide; many students cut costs by living across the border in France.

Program level
Bachelor's (IUM)€20,000 – €25,000 / yr
Master's / MBA€28,000 – €38,000
Executive programmesVaries by course
ScholarshipsMerit awards available

* The International University of Monaco offers merit scholarships; the MBA and specialised master's sit at the top of the range.

Average monthly living costs
Monte Carlo€1,800 – €3,000 / mo
La Condamine€1,600 – €2,600 / mo
Nearby France€900 – €1,500 / mo

Cost of living

Monaco itself is one of the world's most expensive places to live. Most students keep costs down by living just across the border in France — Beausoleil or Nice — and commuting in minutes.

Scholarships

Funding that
follows merit.

Popular cities

Where you'll
live & study.

Monte Carlo

Monte Carlo

17°C avg · Mediterranean The famous quarter · casino & grand hotels

The glamorous heart of Monaco — the casino, grand hotels and the finance and luxury industries on the doorstep.

La Condamine

La Condamine

17°C avg · Mediterranean Port Hercule · marina & markets

The lively port quarter around Port Hercule — yacht-lined marina, daily market and a more everyday pace.

Fontvieille

Fontvieille

17°C avg · Mediterranean Modern district · marina & business

Monaco's modern, reclaimed district — a second marina, business and a quieter, contemporary feel by the sea.

Visa

The visa,
step by step.

EHEC manages your visa end-to-end. We assemble your document checklist, open and verify your blocked account, arrange tax-compliant financial proofs, book your embassy appointment, and run mock interviews until you walk in confident.

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01

Admission letter

Secure your place at the International University of Monaco — the basis of the student visa.

02

Long-stay student visa

Apply via the French consulate, as Monaco follows the Schengen/French visa system. We prepare the file.

03

Residence card

After arrival, apply for a Monaco (or French, if living across the border) residence card for your studies.

04

Stay & careers

Tap into Riviera finance, luxury and yachting networks, and a global alumni base, for internships and careers.

FAQ

Frequently asked
questions.

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Tuition at the International University of Monaco runs roughly €20,000–35,000/year depending on the programme. Living in Monaco is very expensive, so many students live just across the border in France.

Monaco specialises in business, finance, international management and luxury-brand management — bachelor's, master's and MBA, all in English.

No — programmes are taught in English. French is useful for daily life on the Riviera but isn't required to study.

Monaco is one of the safest, most secure places in the world, with an exceptional quality of life on the Mediterranean.

Strong links into finance, wealth management, luxury and yachting on the Riviera, plus a global alumni network, support excellent graduate outcomes.

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