Introduction

Lyon University (Université de Lyon) is located in Lyon, a famous historical and cultural city in France. It is one of the oldest comprehensive universities in France. It is also a member of the French government's "Excellence University Plan" and the "Coimbra Group", a top European university alliance.

Overview

Number of students and faculty: There are about 137,600 students, including 5,400 doctoral students and 12,600 international students. The number of faculty is about 16,500, including 5,000 academic staff and 11,500 administrative staff.

Campus distribution: The campuses are mainly distributed in Lyon and Saint-Etienne, including the campuses of Lyon University I, Lyon University II, Lyon University III and many other institutions.

History

The history of Lyon University can be traced back to the Academy of Natural Sciences in 1808. On July 10, 1896, Lyon University was officially established, bringing together the colleges of science, literature, medicine and law.

1968 After the French student movement in 1995, the University of Lyon was split into three universities, namely Lyon 1, Lyon 2, and Lyon 3.

After 1995, the school and the Lyon Academic Committee carried out continuous reforms and reorganizations, and integrated resources in order to restore the school's leading position in France and even Europe.

In 2007, integration began to establish the University of Lyon Research and Higher Education Cluster.

In February 2015, universities and research institutions were brought together again to establish a university community, and doctoral degrees will be awarded uniformly after 2016.

Establishment time

1896.

School strength

Teaching quality: Academic education covers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree courses, with a wide range of majors, covering many disciplines such as natural sciences, humanities and social sciences, medicine, law, and economics. The teaching quality enjoys a high reputation in France and even Europe, and has cultivated many Nobel Prize winners including Victor Grignard, the father of "Grignard reagent", and a large number of outstanding talents.

Scientific research level: As one of the top research universities in France, the University of Lyon has 220 Public laboratories with strong scientific research strength have achieved remarkable scientific research results in multiple disciplines and awarded 1,000 doctoral degrees each year.

Institutional nature

Public university.

Educational philosophy

Focus on cultivating students' innovation ability, practical ability and interdisciplinary literacy, emphasize the close integration of academic research and social needs, encourage students to actively participate in scientific research projects and social practice, so as to cultivate comprehensive talents with global vision, innovative spirit and social responsibility, and contribute to the development and progress of society.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key laboratories: The University of Lyon has several key laboratories in cooperation with the French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS), the French National Institute of Health and Medical Research (INSERM), etc., covering natural sciences, life sciences, medicine, social sciences and other fields, providing advanced conditions and platforms for scientific research.

Key disciplines: Physics, mathematics, chemistry, biology, microbiology, computer science, engineering, materials science, medicine, law, humanities and social sciences are strong, and some of them are in the leading position in the world rankings. For example, in the 2018-2019 USnews World University Rankings, physics ranked 48th in the world, microbiology ranked 52nd in the world, and mathematics ranked 61st in the world.

Faculty

The University of Lyon includes 11 colleges or elite schools, such as Lyon 1, Lyon 2, Lyon 3, Saint-Etienne University, Lyon Higher Normal School, Lyon National Institute of Applied Sciences, Lyon Central Institute of Technology, etc., as well as 1 scientific research institution, the French National Center for Scientific Research Lyon Region, and 19 The details of each department are as follows:

University of Lyon 1: It focuses on natural sciences, technical sciences and medicine, with a total of more than 40,000 students and 96 research laboratories. It has many internationally recognized research expertise in life and health sciences, mathematics, physics, high-performance computing, actuarial science, chemistry and other disciplines.

University of Lyon 2: It is a comprehensive national university of liberal arts, focusing on humanities, social sciences and economic management sciences. It currently has 6 teaching units and 7 colleges, with a total of more than 29,000 students. The majors cover linguistics, classical literature, drama, law, economic management and other fields.

University of Lyon 3: It is a comprehensive national university of liberal arts, consisting of a law school, a business school, a foreign language department, a humanities department, a philosophy department and a university association. It is particularly good at humanities and social sciences. It has the only business management school among the three universities in Lyon, with a total of more than 27,000 students. Its law school is internationally renowned.

Ranking

In the 2018-2019 USnews World University Rankings, the University of Lyon ranked 148th in the world and 5th in France. In the 2020 U.S. News World University Rankings, it ranked 139th in the world and 5th in France.

Cost

As a public university in France, the registration fee is relatively low, generally ranging from a few hundred euros, and the specific fee varies slightly depending on the major and degree level. In addition, students are required to bear their own living expenses, including accommodation, food, transportation and other expenses.

Campus

Campus environment: Lyon is a city with a long history and rich culture. The various campuses of the University of Lyon are distributed in different areas of the city. The campus architecture has diverse styles and combines historical and modern elements. The campus is equipped with complete teaching facilities and living facilities, providing students with good learning and living conditions.

Campus culture: Lyon, the city where the University of Lyon is located, is one of the important cultural and artistic centers in France. Students can enjoy a variety of cultural activities here, such as music festivals, art exhibitions, and drama performances. In addition, the school will also organize various academic lectures, cultural exchange activities, sports events, etc. to enrich students' extracurricular life and promote communication and cooperation among students.