EDUNIVERSAL RANKING 2026 : INSTITUT LYFE RANKED TOP HOSPITALITY SCHOOL IN FRANCE
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On 20th January, the classification agency Eduniversal unveiled its 2026 list of the best courses and bachelor’s degrees. Among the 705 training courses ranked in France, Institut Lyfe (ex Paul Bocuse) once again claimed 1st place in the Tourism & Hospitality category – for the 16th consecutive year – with its Bachelor in International Hospitality & Restaurant Management.
Our MSc in International Hospitality Management, a BAC+5 programme run in partnership with emlyon business school, which claimed the top spot in the ranking of the best Master’s degrees in Hospitality Management.
Our MSc- Master Of Science in Culinary Leadership & Innovation has been ranked No. 2 in the Eduniversal 2025 ranking of Master’s degrees in Gastronomy Management.
François Mary, CEO of Institut Lyfe :
This award recognises the excellence and consistency of quality of our training, in a framework that promotes the well-being of students throughout their studies. It testifies to the success of our graduates and the way in which our teaching staff continuously support students right up until they enter the job market.
Eduniversal is the only French ranking system that evaluates the individual quality of each course according to both a sectoral approach and specific market criteria. It centres around the participation of stakeholders: companies, higher education institutions and students. The ranking is based on three main criteria: the reputation of the course, salary on graduation, satisfaction levels among students.
A BAC+4 AND A BAC+5 MASTER’S TO INSPIRE AND DEVELOP EXPERT HOSPITALITY MANAGERS.
The Bachelor (Hons) in International Hospitality Management approved by the Ministry of Higher Education and Research combines business and academic excellence with a rich network of corporate and graduate partners, a diverse multicultural campus and an excellent quality of student life.
It offers an innovative educational path that promotes creativity and the development of talent in an entrepreneurial context. Unique training facilities (including a 5-star hotel-school, a hotel-residence, and a Michelin-starred restaurant) allow the implementation of experiential learning that alternates practice and theory, for fully rounded exploration and management experience in the hospitality professions. The six specialisations in the 4th year allow students to develop targeted expertise, aimed at meeting specific needs of the hospitality industry
Our MSc in International Hospitality Management brings together the expertise of two world leaders, Institut Lyfe and emlyon, and allows students to study in 3 key cities on the global tourism and hospitality scene while benefitting from specialised courses specific to the sector.
AN INSTITUTION OF DEDICATED AND MULTI-AWARD-WINNING EXCELLENCE
This awards confirm the status of Institut Lyfe (ex Paul Bocuse) as a French leader in hospitality management on the world stage of higher education, as well as its commitment to its students.
This commitment was also recently recognised by international accreditor, The ICE, which awarded Institut Lyfe its top ranking for Best Student Experience, out of nearly 200 schools and universities.