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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- 2 International Research Laboratories (IRLs)
- 18 International Research Projects (IRPs)
- 78 ERC grants between 2009 & 2020
- 137 researchers hosted by the Collegium de Lyon since 2008
- 9,000 students received help from the Students Welcome Desk in 2020
Latest international news
- 10 DECFrance-Brazil study day: scientific cooperation between the SCAC São Paulo, the CNRS, the FAPESP and UdL
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.
- 07 DECThe Université de Lyon hosts a Brazilian delegation from the FAPESP and the USP
The Université de Lyon hosted a Brazilian delegation from the São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) and the University of São Paulo (USP) on December 7, 2021.
- 30 NOVThe Students Welcome Desk hotline is now closed: so what happens after November 30?
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, came to an end on Tuesday, November 30 at 4:30 PM.
- 30 NOV 01 DECArqus Alliance: call for abstracts for the conference "Women & Governance"
On November 30 and December 1st, 2021 the Univeristé de Lyon is organising the conference “Women and Governance: issues and impacts of Women’s participation in decisions of public and private organizations". It will include plenary sessions, thematic sessions, roundtables and events promoting exchanges and discussions between practitioners and researchers.
- 06 NOVTake part in the Lyon International Solidarity Festival!
The Lyon edition of the Festival des solidarités internationales (International Solidarity Festival), organized by both the Ville de Lyon and the Métropole de Lyon, and coordinated by the House of local and international solidarity (Maison des solidarités locales et internationales), will be held on Saturday, November 6, from 10 AM to 6 PM., at the Hôtel de Ville in Lyon.
- 17 SEPL’Étudiant has named Lyon the second best city to study in
L’Étudiant magazine’s 2021/22 rankings have once again placed Lyon as the second best city for student quality of life.
- 13 SEP 17 SEPCall for Expressions of Interest for the French American Innovation Day (FAID) 2021
The Université de Lyon is partnering with the 2021 edition of the French American Innovation Day (FAID) event, led by the French Consulate-General in Houston, which will take place online on September 13, 15 and 17, 2021.
- 07 SEP 30 SEPChina Scholarship Council (CSC) grants: 2022 Doctoral Campaign
The Université de Lyon (UdL) has signed an agreement with the China Scholarship Council (CSC). As part of this agreement, the CSC provides funding for 30 doctoral scholarships per year, enabling Chinese students to study for their PhD in one of the Université de Lyon’s member institutions.
- 05 SEPCall to participate in Tongji University’s 2021 THNS Forum
The THNS2021 “Resilient City and Transport” Forum will be held online over four mornings: (Paris time) October 28 and 29 (10 AM-12:30 PM), and November 4 and 5, 2021 (9 AM-11:30 AM).
- 12 JULEiffel Excellence grants: 8% of scholarship holders from the Université de Lyon's institutions
Eiffel Excellence grants: 8% of scholarship holders from the Université de Lyon's institutions
- 06 JULThe New Franco-Chinese Institute (NIFC) in Lyon celebrates 100 years since the foundation of the Franco-Chinese Institute
For this anniversary event, the NIFC has completely revamped its museum, highlighting the economic and cultural ties that have linked France and China throughout its history. A temporary exhibition entitled “Les choses de ce monde” [Things of this world] by the artist Guillaume Dégé is also on display from May 29 to October 30, 2021.
- 17 JUNThe Université de Lyon meets the Japanese Consuls of Marseille and Lyon
The Université de Lyon (UdL) met with the Japanese Consuls of Marseille and Lyon on Thursday, June 17, 2021. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss French-Japanese academic and scientific collaborations and to promote the Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize.
- 16 JUN 18 JUNCross-border Doctoral Workshop: Prepare for your future career!
The Université de Lyon is partnering with the University of Turin, the Conference of Western Switzerland's Universities (CUSO), the University of Brescia and the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Genoa to organize the fifth cross-border doctoral workshop based on the theme: Prepare for your future career.
- 09 JUN 18 JUNArqus Alliance: apply for the MSCA MaRaThoN intensive training program at the University of Padua
The Arqus European University Alliance places academic cooperation between its member countries at the heart of its ambitions. As part of this initiative, researchers from the Université de Lyon institutions have the opportunity to benefit from the research support schemes provided by other Arqus institutions. The MSCA MaRaThoN@University of Padua 2021 workshop is one of them.
- 08 JUNBeaver and computer skills: discover the 5th Arqus Knowledge Pills podcast!
The fifth episode of the Arqus podcast focuses on the “Bebras project”.