The International Relations Office aims to reinforce Université de Lyon international presence by targeting a small number of priority geographical areas.]It also offers assistance to scientific researchers in terms of mobility thanks to the EURAXESS mobility centre. Finally, it advertises Education and Training positions and supports master programs of excellence targeting international students.

Université de Lyon members strengthen their international influence thanks to thousands of partnerships with universities across the world.

They have a wide range of agreements accross the world for student exchange such as as Erasmus, Erasmus Mundus, the CREPUQ exchange program between France and Québec, bilateral agreements...