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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- Take part in the Ambition Europe Day on November 29, in Lyon202229 NOV
The Ambition Europe Day, organized by Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, is aimed at industrial businesses and industry services, as well as academic research structures (laboratories, research centers, etc.) starting up or with some knowledge of European funding for research and innovation.
- The Espace Ulys is back!202216 NOV
With a new team, the EURAXESS welcome center, Espace Ulys, is mobilized to help with the arrival and stay of international researchers and scientists from member and partner institutions of the Université de Lyon.
- Launch of the 2023 China Scholarship Council Doctoral Scholarships campaign202207 NOV
The Université de Lyon (UdL) has entered into a partnership with the China Scholarship Council (CSC), which provides funding for 30 doctoral scholarships each year through the CSC. It aims to enable Chinese students to study for their PhD in one of the Université de Lyon’s member institutions.
- “Añoranza”, a short film about the challenges international students face when moving to a new country202207 NOV
The Université de Lyon supports the initiatives of its member and associate institutions to improve the well-being of students. Discover “Añoranza”, a short film made by a group of international students for a film therapy project with the Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 health service.
- Seven institutions from the Université de Lyon cited in the THE World University Rankings 2023 by subject202228 OCT
42 French institutions are listed in at least one of the 11 subject rankings of the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023, published on October 25, 2022. Among them, seven are members or associate institutions of the Université de Lyon.
- Three institutions from the Université de Lyon cited in the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2023202227 OCT
24 French institutions are ranked in the first edition of the global university sustainability ranking, published by QS on October 25, 2022. Among them, three institutions are members of the Université de Lyon.
- 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!
- Eight institutions of the Université de Lyon are cited in the THE 2023 ranking202212 OCT
46 French institutions are cited among the ranks of the“THE World University Ranking”, with 8 institutions from the Université de Lyon among them.
- International Alliance Brazil: medical research cooperation202210 OCT
As part of its international collaborations, the Université de Lyon is developing close relations with economic stakeholders in Brazil.
- 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.