


Created in 2007 (under the Research Programme and Orientation Act) the Université de Lyon - a state-run Higher Education & Research (HE & R) consortium - is a federation of 20 Higher Education Institutes (HEIs).
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130,000 students
11,500 teacher-researchers
5,700 PhD students
180 public laboratories
©CNRS Photothèque Eric Coquegniot
In addition to its missions set by the French research code, the Université de Lyon has initiated strong cooperation between its member institutions.
It takes the lead on infrastructure projects and particularly intricate joint strategies and negotiations with key partners.
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For the 2013/2014 academic year, Université de Lyon is offering scholarships for foreign students having a high-level academic record and willing to join one of our Master’s degree programmes:
The AlterEurope master’s degree programme trains experts on the European Union and neighbouring countries, with a firm knowledge of the social sciences, economics and law, and capable of participating in political and economic decision-making in the public, private and NGO sectors.
On 30 October 2012, on behalf of the President of Université de Lyon and in the presence of the French Consul General in Shanghai, Jacques Samarut signed a framework agreement with East China Normal University (ECNU).
You are a foreign scientist and you are about to come in Lyon or Saint-Etienne.
We can help you: before your arrive, on your arrival and throughout your stay, when you have to leave
You are a foreign student and you want to study in Lyon or Saint-Etienne: how to apply (exchange or individual basis) ? funding ?

