The Université de Lyon places international students, PhD students and researchers at the heart of its vision. In collaboration with its member institutions, it supports many innovative measures by building on the strong research potential and high quality of training at the Saint-Étienne site.
The Université de Lyon values its special academic partnerships that are part of an alliance to develop high-quality projects, such as the creation of international training courses, the creation of research teams and the organization of international, issue-specific symposia.
The Université de Lyon's international policy is one of the fundamental pillars of the Université de Lyon's strategy to become a world-class university. This comprises the International Alliance, an innovative initiative around ten universities worldwide, which aims to create an integrated platform for research and training; a network of representative offices in key countries; and developing partnerships in Europe and on a global level.
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The Université de Lyon has received its Erasmus Charter for Higher Education certification for 2021-2027. The ECHE is the first mandatory step for any institution wishing to participate in the different Erasmus+ program activities for the years 2021 to 2027. This charter will strengthen the Université de Lyon's position within the European area for training and knowledge.
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- Calling all students: don’t miss International Student Night!202213 OCT
International Student Night (Nuit de Étudiants du Monde — NEM) is a special evening to help international students settle in at the beginning of the academic year. This annual event, organized by the Métropole de Lyon and its partners, is open to all students and is free of charge. See you at the Transbordeur concert hall on Thursday, October 13, 2022, from 9 PM to 4:30 AM!
- Lyon Urban School’s international “Imagining the future” seminar202206 OCT 08 OCT
Lyon Urban School is organizing an international seminar focusing on environmental vulnerability and public decision-making in a post-disaster context. The seminar will be held from October 6 to 8 in Lyon and Tokyo, as part of the 2022 "Rentrée Anthropocène" event.
- International students, this year again the Students Welcome Desk supports you 100% remotely!202205 SEP 30 NOV
Every year at the start of the academic year in September, the Université de Lyon sets up its Students Welcome Desk, a service for welcoming and supporting international students upon their arrival in Lyon and Saint-Étienne. In Lyon, the 2022 edition will be held from September 5 to November 30.
- The Université de Lyon takes second place at the European Universities Games Lodz 2022202218 AUG
With thirteen medals, including six gold, the athletes and coaches of the UdL Sports Association (AS UdL) finished in second place at the EUSA Games 2022, the European University Championships, which were held from July 17 to 30 in Lodz (Poland).
- Eighth SLEIGHT science event: present and future of photonic technologies for health & space202204 JUL 08 JUL
On July 4 to 8, 2022, Manutech-SLEIGHT Graduate School hosted its eighth SLEIGHT science event, bringing together more than 150 participants to discuss how photonics technology can be used in healthcare and space.
- The Life RECYCLO project will be taking part in the Entre Rhône et Saône Festival202202 JUL 03 JUL
The Life RECYCLO project, of which the Université de Lyon is a partner, will take part in the Entre Rhône et Saône Festival in July. This is the first edition of this Lyon event, which will put water in the spotlight.
- QS Best Student Cities 2023 Ranking: Lyon is ranked 2nd in France202229 JUN
The City of Lyon is ranked 45th among the best student cities in the world, tied with Birmingham, and second in France in this year's ranking. It has moved up three ranks since QS 2021.
- Five Université de Lyon institutions ranked in the QS World University Ranking 2023202209 JUN
The QS World University Ranking, established by the British company QS (Quacquarelli Symonds), was published on June 8. This year’s ranking includes five member institutions from the Université de Lyon.
- The Université de Lyon welcomes a delegation from the Université de Sherbrooke202207 JUN
On Tuesday, June 7, 2022, the Université de Lyon welcomed a delegation from the Université de Sherbrooke (Quebec), in order to reaffirm the links between the two institutions and to strengthen existing collaborations, particularly in the fields of research and innovation. This is the first time that these two universities have met since the beginning of the health crisis, a little over two years ago.
- Launch of the Rhône Campus Alliance (ACR) call to fund French-Swiss research projects202225 MAY 15 SEP
This call for projects aims to strengthen collaborations between partners of the Rhône Campus Alliance, by implementing new projects or consolidating existing ones.
- Nine Université de Lyon institutions in the QS by Subject 2022 Ranking202208 APR
The QS by Subject 2022 ranking, established by the British company QS (Quacquarelli Symonds), was published on April 6. Nine institutions, whether member or associated of the Université de Lyon, are present in this twelfth edition.
- International Alliance Webinar: “French-Brazilian scientific cooperation tools”202207 APR
The Université de Lyon and the Office for Cooperation and Cultural Action of the French Consulate in São Paulo are working in close collaboration with the CNRS office in South America and the FAPESP to organize a webinar on the scientific cooperation tools developed between France and Brazil.
- The Université de Lyon supports Ukraine and its academic community202207 MAR
The Université de Lyon wishes to express its deep solidarity with the Ukrainian people, severely affected by the war since February 24th, and more particularly with its entire academic community.
- The Université de Lyon is a partner of the European project Life RECYCLO202219 JAN
Life RECYCLO is a European project run by the TreeWater company based in Lyon, and which aims to develop a wastewater recycling process specifically geared to laundries. The Université de Lyon, through its Culture, Science and Society division, is a partner of this European project.
- France-Brazil study day: scientific cooperation between the SCAC São Paulo, the CNRS, the FAPESP and UdL202110 DEC
The Université de Lyon is a partner in the organization of this event, due to take place in person on December 10, 2021, at the FAPESP (the state of São Paulo Research Foundation) and will contribute to the exchange of experiences among members of the CNRS, universities, Brazilian research groups from the state of São Paulo and businesses.