International University of Monaco

Key facts

Checked against the sources listed at the bottom of this page on 10 November 2026.

About the International University of Monaco

IUM describes itself as a private institution of higher education founded in 1986 in the Principality of Monaco.^[1] Wikipedia adds that it was called the University of Southern Europe before 2002.^[8] Its history page says enrolment grew from about 300 students in 2010 to over 1,000 in 2024, and credits the integration into OMNES Education, which it calls France’s leader in private higher education, with a key role in that growth.^[1]

The home page gives larger and more recent figures: more than 1,200 students, over 80 nationalities and more than 4,750 alumni.^[2] The campus address is Le Stella, 14 rue Hubert Clerissi, Monaco.^[6]

The Monaco government’s higher-education page calls IUM “a private business school” and names two other higher-education institutions in the principality: a nursing training institute and the municipal art school.^[7] The nursing institute is located at the Princess Grace Hospital, and the art school falls under the responsibility of the Monaco municipality.

How is the International University of Monaco ranked?

IUM’s MSc in Finance is 20th in the world in the Financial Times Masters in Finance (pre-experience) ranking 2026, announced by IUM on 18 June 2026. The same announcement says IUM graduates rank 4th worldwide for international mobility.^[3] This is a ranking of one programme, not of the whole university.

IUM says it holds AACSB accreditation, which it says was renewed for six years, and lists the AMBA among its accreditations.^[2][3]

We could not confirm a position for IUM in the QS World University Rankings 2027, because topuniversities.com blocks automated access and no readable source we found names one. Rankings differ by publisher and year, so treat one position as one view. How we compile rankings.

What can you study at the International University of Monaco?

IUM lists these programmes, all in management and business:^[4]

• Bachelor’s (BBA): three years.^[9]
• MSc in Finance: specialisations in Hedge Funds and Alternative Investments, Private Banking and Wealth Management, Real Estate Management and Financing, and Private Equity and Investment Banking.^[4]
• MSc in Luxury Management, MSc in Sports Business Management and MSc in International Management. The MSc in International Management is a full-time programme of 16 months with intakes in September and January, 60 US credits (120 ECTS) and a double-degree option with INSEEC Grande École (Paris) or ESCE International Business School.^[5]
• Monaco MBA: 10 months full-time or 20 months part-time.^[4]
• DBA (doctorate in business administration), Executive Education and a Summer School.^[4]

How much does the International University of Monaco cost?

These are the amounts on IUM’s tuition page.^[4] The page labels the January intake and the September intake as “2027”, but notes that the September BBA prices apply to 2025–2026, and it gives no year for the MSc in Finance prices. The MSc in International Management page itself says its prices apply to 2026–27.^[5] Because the labels disagree, ask IUM admissions which academic year a price covers before you budget.

Extra fees and payment

On top of tuition IUM lists a Student Association fee of €200 (per year for BBA students, once for the full MSc) and an “IUM for Life” fee of €675 for lifelong alumni services.^[4] Tuition can be paid in full or in instalments; a seven-instalment plan adds a 5% supplement, and the first payment is due in July.^[4]

Scholarship

IUM’s merit-based scholarship covers at most 10% to 15% of the tuition fee. It is limited in number, is not based on family income, cannot be combined with another university discount, and you can only apply after you have been admitted.^[10]

Living costs

Rents in Monaco are among the highest in the world, and many students look for housing in nearby French or Italian towns.^[11] For the wider picture see our Monaco guide.

How do you apply to the International University of Monaco?

Applications run through IUM’s online application platform, linked from the IUM website.^[2]

• Bachelor’s (BBA): the entry level is a high-school diploma. You upload an ID, transcripts from the last two years of high school, your diploma if you have graduated, a photo and a motivational letter. Selection consists of a motivational interview, an English interview if needed, and a decision by an admission jury; the page says admissions responds within two weeks.^[9]
• Master’s (MSc International Management page): you need a 3- or 4-year university degree. The documents are a motivation letter, degrees and official transcripts, a CV, a passport or ID copy, an ID photo, proof of English and an €80 application fee. Interviews are face to face or by video call, a letter of recommendation is not mandatory, and the page mentions no GMAT or GRE.^[5]

We give no deadlines here because they change every year. The programme pages show September and January intakes.^[5]

Visa and residence for non-EU students

IUM’s page distinguishes two cases, depending on where you will live. If you live in Monaco you need a long-stay visa, which IUM says is valid for 3 months, and you must apply for Monaco residency within the first two months after arrival. If you live in France you need a French long-stay visitor visa (VLS-TS type D). IUM advises contacting its Student Services before booking a consulate appointment, and says the funds requirement for a Monaco residence permit is very high.^[12] Students who do not plan to live in Monaco do not need a Monaco student visa.^[11]

Which English level do you need?

All courses are taught in English.^[2] For the bachelor’s, IUM asks for proof of English proficiency, with TOEFL, IELTS or Cambridge accepted and no minimum score listed. The proof is waived for native speakers and for applicants who studied in English.^[9]

For the master’s, the programme page asks for a formal proof of English at CEFR level B2 (the European scale from A1 to C2; B2 is upper-intermediate). It accepts TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge English exams and the Duolingo English Test, again with no minimum scores listed. You can send the proof after applying, but before classes start.^[5] Check the page of your programme for the current rule.

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• Cost of Studying Abroad
• International Student Scholarships
• University Ranking Methodology

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