Université de Lyon
Lyon, France
Quick facts
- World rank
- #401
- Acceptance rate
- 40%
- Students
- 95,000
- International students
- 12%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 2007
Overview
The Université de Lyon is a Communauté d'universités et établissements (ComUE) that federates 34 higher education and research institutions in the Lyon and Saint-Étienne area. Established to promote the scientific potential of the region, it coordinates academic projects and manages common interests for its members. The consortium includes major institutions such as Claude Bernard University Lyon 1, Lumière University Lyon 2, and Jean Moulin University Lyon 3. It supports a vast community of students, researchers, and doctoral candidates, fostering collaboration between public research laboratories and local economic partners. The organization plays a central role in the regional academic landscape, driving innovation and international visibility for the site.
Fields of study
- Business Administration
- Economics
- Law
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Social Sciences
- Humanities
- Natural Sciences
- Medicine
- Education
- Arts
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Languages
- Psychology
Accreditation: French Ministry of Higher Education
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- Fall
- Application deadlines
- Varies by member institution.
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- contact@universite-lyon.fr
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
$2,770 – $4,913 / year
Domestic students
Varies by program
Tuition varies significantly by member institution.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.
