Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1
Villeurbanne, France
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 49,000
- International students
- —
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
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Overview
Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 (UCBL) is a public research university located in Villeurbanne, France, part of the Lyon metropolitan area. It offers programmes across sciences, technologies, health and sport through 16 components, with 49,000 students, 450 diplomas and approximately 10,000 graduates per year. It is the leading French university in patent filings and produces 7,600 publications annually.
Fields of study
- Medicine
- Pharmacy
- Dentistry
- Midwifery
- Rehabilitation Sciences
- Biology
- Biochemistry
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Computer Science
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Biomedical Engineering
- Materials Science
- Sport Sciences
- Finance and Insurance
- Education
- Earth Sciences
- Astronomy
Accreditation: Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche (France)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- —
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
€3,000 – €12,000
From about $3,240 / year
Domestic students
€200 – €600
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diplôme d'actuaire (opens in a new tab)Full Time | — | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Diplôme d'Université Européen de Préparateur Physique (DUEPP) (opens in a new tab)Full Time | — | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Diplôme d'Université Gestionnaire des organisations Sportives (DUGOS) (opens in a new tab)Full Time | — | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Diplôme d'Université Pratiques d’Éducation Somatique (DUPES) (opens in a new tab)Full Time | — | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Licence Professionnelle Développement Social et Médiation par le Sport (DSMS) (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 1 year | Varies | Varies | — |
| Licence Professionnelle Gestion et Développement des Organisations Sportives (GDOS) (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 1 year | Varies | Varies | — |
| Licence Professionnelle Santé, vieillissement et Activités Physiques Adaptées (SVAPA) (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 1 year | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.