Université Lumière Lyon 2
Lyon, France
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 27,000
- International students
- —
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
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Overview
Université Lumière Lyon 2 is a public French university in Lyon, specialising in humanities and social sciences. With around 27,000 students and 33 research laboratories, it offers a broad range of programmes from Licence to Doctorate, including professional, work-study and continuing education pathways. It operates on two main campuses: Berges du Rhône (Lyon 7e) and Porte des Alpes (Bron).
Fields of study
- Anthropology
- Communication
- Law
- Labour Studies
- Computer Science
- Languages
- Literature
- Psychology
- Political Science
- Language Sciences
- Arts
- Economics
- Management
- Sociology
- Geography
- History
- Education Sciences
- Tourism
- Mathematics
- Information Science
Accreditation: Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche / Hcéres
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- Autumn semester (September 2026), Spring semester (January 2027)
- 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
Varies by program
Domestic students
Varies by program
As a French public university, tuition fees follow national rates set by the Ministry of Higher Education. From 2026/2027, differentiated fees apply to non-EU/EEA international students (arrêté du 19 avril 2019). Exact fee schedules are available on the official inscriptions page.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUT Gestion des entreprises et des administrations (GEA) (opens in a new tab) | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| BUT Science des données (SD) (opens in a new tab) | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Licence Administration économique et sociale (AES) (opens in a new tab) | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Licence Droit (opens in a new tab) | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Licence Économie et gestion (opens in a new tab) | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Licence Informatique (opens in a new tab) | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Licence Psychologie (opens in a new tab) | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Licence Sociologie (opens in a new tab) | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.