By leading large-scale projects focusing on rehabilitation, economic development and improving student life, the Université de Lyon strives to make its facilities sustainable and to continually develop them, in order to offer all its students the best living conditions on campus.
Revitalizing campus life, improving the quality of student life and providing students with the means to grow through citizens' initiatives or initiatives organized by associations are all key to success throughout their university career. Thanks to its student life policy, the Université de Lyon is reaffirming the attractiveness of its study programs, campuses and region. This involves providing access to local services: housing, catering, healthcare, assistance for people with disabilities, sport, culture, documentation, etc.
In addition, from September until November each year, the Université de Lyon provides a Students Welcome Desk in Lyon and Saint-Étienne so all international students can get off to a good start.
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The Université de Lyon, in partnership with other higher education institutions, is committed to providing students from all campuses at the Lyon Saint-Étienne site with comprehensive health services adapted to their needs. The two-fold objective of this students' health web portal is to: improve access to healthcare; promote prevention policies.
Find out moreLatest news on campus life
- 25 JAN 05 FEBDiscover relaxation techniques and learn how to better manage your stress with the “Two Weeks for Better Sleep” series
Over 45% of students say they have sleep problems, which are often due to study-related stress. Because students need a high quality of life to flourish, the Université de Lyon and the Crous de Lyon have partnered with the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region to hold a two-week program promoting better sleep, running from January 25 to February 5, 2021.
- 11 JAN 10 FEBLyon students can volunteer for the late-night listening service!
For the 2020/2021 academic year, the Université de Lyon is partnering with the Nightline organization and the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region to offer a listening, support and information service for students experiencing psychological difficulties from the Lyon and Saint-Etienne institutions. The hotline, which was launched on November 14, 2020, is looking for new students to join its team of volunteers. Applications are open until Wednesday, February 10, 2021.
- 05 DEC 06 DECGaelis provides free packages to disadvantaged students
The AGORAé project, carried out by GAELIS, an independent and solidarity-based group of organizations and elected student representatives in Lyon, resumes providing essential items for students in difficulty..
- 01 DEC 28 FEBA special listening and support service has been set up for students in Lyon
Given the negative impact of the COVID-19 crisis and its subsequent lockdown on students’ mental health, the Jean Bergeret Regional Institute has set up a special psychological support service for all students in the Lyon area.
- 27 NOVThe Students Welcome Desk hotline is now closed: so what happens after November 27?
The Students Welcome Desk hotline is now closed. This three-month support program set up by the Université de Lyon to help international students with their administrative procedures and everyday issues came to an end on Friday, November 27 at 6:30 PM.
- 17 NOVInternational Students' Day: interview with Lasse Emcken, new president of the Arqus Student Council
On November 17, Arqus joins the higher education community worldwide celebrating the International Students’ Day.
- 14 NOVThe Free night-time helpline, created by & for the students of Lyon and Saint-Étienne
The Université de Lyon has teamed up with the Nightline Lyon and the Région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes to officially launch its night-time hotline on Saturday, November 14, 2020. This free night-time helpline is run by students from Lyon and Saint-Étienne, for students from Lyon and Saint-Étienne, and will be available every day from 9:00 PM to 2:30 AM, both via online chat and by phone.
- 10 NOVUniversity library services adapted to the health crisis
As part of the measures to contain the current epidemic, all Lyon and Saint-Étienne University Libraries (Bibliothèques universitaires – BUs) are once again adapting their services to best meet your needs during this difficult time. The teams are doing their utmost to ensure that these resources remain available to all who need them.
- 01 NOV 30 NOVA podcast to help you quit smoking for the “Mois sans tabac” (Tobacco-free month)
Having been trained by the Rhône-Alpes Auvergne Tobacco Institute (Institut Rhône-Alpes Auvergne de Tabacologie –IRAAT), the Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1’s health students (Étudiants Relais Santé – ERS) are launching a podcast as part of the “Tobacco-free month”. They are here to support you and encourage you to take part in this nation-wide challenge, which invites all smokers to quit for one month with the support of their family and friends, starting November 1.
- 15 OCTCharles Mérieux Quais campus: end of construction works for the Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3
The Lyon Cité Campus project involves upgrading the Université Lumière Lyon 2 and Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3 campuses and improving their energy efficiency. The north wing of the Palais building will be completed in September 2020, marking the end of construction works at the Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3, which began in February 2017. Work is still in progress at the Université Lumière Lyon 2, and is scheduled for completion in August 2021.
- 29 SEPThree Université de Lyon institutions are among the top 11 most eco-friendly universities and public schools in France
The INSA Lyon, the École Centrale de Lyon and the Université Jean Monnet Saint-Étienne are now among the 11 most environmentally friendly universities and public schools in France.
- 15 SEPL’Étudiant has named Lyon the second best city to study in
L’Étudiant magazine’s 2020-2021 rankings placed Lyon as the second best city for student quality of life for the second year in a row.
- 10 SEP 28 OCTStudent Initiative Fund: applications are open for the fall session
Do you belong to a student organization and would you like to lead a project that would benefit other students at the Lyon Saint-Étienne sites? The Université de Lyon can help you finance your project via the Student Initiative Fund (FIE – Fonds d’initiative étudiante) that organizes several sessions per year.
- 02 SEPInternational students: all you need to know about residence permits
The particular health situation and the future development of certain procedures are modifying the conditions for receiving and renewing residence permits.
- 01 SEPTaking care of your health since the beginning of the school year is really not that complicated!
For the start of the academic year, the Université de Lyon informs you about your health and helps you see more clearly about access to care. Discover or rediscover our health portal, now enriched with two new devices: the 100% optical health care offer and M'T Dents (Love Your Teeth) scheme.