International University of Monaco

The International University of Monaco (IUM) was established in 1986 (Ministerial Act No. 86-472) and is officially recognized by the Government of the Principality of Monaco (most recently renewed via Ministerial Decree No. 2023-575, September 27, 2023). IUM is a private, human-scale business school and part of OMNES Education, the French leader in private higher education. Its academic offering includes a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), four Master of Science programs (Finance, Luxury Management, Sports Business Management, and International Management), an MBA, and a DBA. All programs are taught entirely in English. The university focuses on high-value sectors closely associated with Monaco: luxury, finance, sports business, and international management. Student enrollment has grown from 300 in 2010 to over 1,000 in 2024, with more than 80 nationalities represented. IUM holds AACSB accreditation (renewed for six years) and AMBA accreditation for its MBA program since 2005. Its MSc in Finance is ranked 20th globally in the Financial Times Masters in Finance 2026 ranking.