Detailed introduction of Claude Bernard University Lyon 1:

Introduction

Claude Bernard University Lyon 1 is the largest institution of higher learning in Lyon, a large city in southeastern France. It is also a comprehensive public university focusing on natural sciences, technical sciences and health sciences, and has a high reputation internationally.

Overview

Student size: about 47,860 students.

Faculty: 4,623 faculty members, including 2,857 teachers and 1,766 administrative staff.

History

On March 17, 1808, Napoleon I founded the University of France. The decree created the college in Lyon and established the Lyon School of Science.

On November 8, 1874, the Lyon School of Medicine was established, and merged with the School of Science on December 8, 1970 to form today's University of Lyon 1.

In January 2020, according to the requirements of France's "Excellence University Plan", the University of Lyon 1 was fully merged into the University of Lyon and became one of the universities under the University of Lyon.

Establishment time

Formally established in 1971, it was formed by the merger of the Lyon School of Science and the Lyon School of Medicine.

School strength

Teaching quality: As one of the top public universities in France, teaching follows the European Bologna process and adopts the European credit transfer system. The degrees awarded are widely recognized in Europe and internationally. The school offers a wide range of courses, covering undergraduate, master, doctoral and other levels, focusing on the combination of theory and practice to cultivate students' comprehensive literacy and professional ability.

Scientific research level: The University of Lyon 1 has strong scientific research strength, with 62 research laboratories and more than 5,600 publications each year. It has made important contributions to scientific progress in many fields such as health, mathematics, IT, physics, chemistry, earth and space sciences, and life sciences. The school has undertaken a large number of local, national and international cooperation projects, and has cooperated with many well-known scientific research institutions, such as the French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS) and the French National Institute of Health and Medical Research (INSERM), to jointly carry out cutting-edge scientific research.

Nature of the institution

Public university.

Educational philosophy

Emphasis on the combination of teaching and scientific research, allowing students to learn by participating in scientific research projects, and teachers share knowledge, work tools and facilities with students. This practical teaching method ensures the quality of course content and lays a solid foundation for students to smoothly enter the workplace.

Focus on cultivating students' innovation and practical ability, encourage students to actively participate in scientific and technological innovation activities, and improve students' comprehensive quality and employment competitiveness.

Committed to international education, actively promote international exchanges between teachers and students, provide students with opportunities to study and exchange abroad, and cultivate talents with international vision and cross-cultural communication skills.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key laboratories:

CIRI - International Center for Infectious Disease Research: brings together nearly 300 researchers, dedicated to improving the understanding and control of infectious diseases, and is at the forefront of fighting infectious diseases such as Ebola virus.

CLESS - Lyon Medical Simulation Teaching Center: provides a realistic simulation teaching environment for medical students. By using simulators and immersive technology platforms, students can conduct very realistic medical simulation learning.

Key disciplines: It has many internationally recognized research expertise in life and health sciences, mathematics, physics, high performance computing, actuarial science, chemistry and other disciplines. Its teaching and research in health sciences, natural sciences and other disciplines have an important position in France and even internationally.

Faculty

The school has 5 teaching and research units, 3 colleges, 5 schools and 1 independent department, including Lyon East Medical College, Lyon South Merillo Medical College, Dental College, Science and Technology College, Sports Science and Technology College, Medicine and Biology College, Reconstruction Science and Technology College, etc.

Ranking

In 2021, it ranked between 201-300 in the 2021 Academic Ranking of World Universities by Soft Science.

In June 2021, it ranked between 651-700 in the 2022 QS World University Rankings.

Weber Matrix World University Rankings 214th.

Times Higher Education - QS Natural Sciences University Rankings 285th Name.

Expenses

Université Lyon 1 is a national comprehensive university with free tuition and students only need to pay a small registration fee. The annual living expenses in France are around RMB 40,000-60,000, including transportation, telephone, food, various insurance premiums, etc.

Campus

Campus distribution: It mainly consists of 4 campuses, including the Douat Campus in Villabuena, the Rockfield Campus in the 8th District of Lyon, the Biel Campus and the Oran-Saint-Gigny-Laval Campus. Other teaching and research institutions are scattered in the urban area of ​​Lyon. Each major campus has a tram or subway line passing through, and transportation is very convenient.

Teaching facilities: The campus covers a total area of ​​500,000 square meters and has complete teaching facilities, including 9 university libraries, numerous sports and cultural facilities, etc., providing students with good learning and living conditions.