The Université de Lyon is a world-class academic site of excellence. Awarded the IDEX label in 2017, it is located at the heart of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, in Lyon & Saint-Étienne.
The Université de Lyon, which is structured around 12 member institutions and 25 associated institutions, has three major objectives:
To be a major, attractive and responsible university
with a reputation for excellence and innovation, and one which is enriched by strong international outreach
 | 37 member and associated institutions |
 | 140,000 students 20,000 of whom are international students |
 | 6,800 researchers and research lecturers |
To provide outstanding training and research opportunities
in line with current social expectations and change
 | 5 major scientific fields: Biohealth, Humanities, Chemistry, Engineering, Digital Technology |
 | 137 Master's curricula |
 | 1 unique PhD program |
 | 172 public laboratories |
To develop and promote the dynamics of the Lyon Saint-Étienne site
in conjunction with all regional stakeholders: citizens, organizations, companies and local authorities (the metropolises of Lyon and Saint-Étienne, the Région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and other regional authorities)
 | 800 million euros in funding and 25 million euros a year for the IDEXLYON project |
| | 5 major interdisciplinary strands of action: training, research, international outreach, student life, promotion and socio-economic partnerships |
 | 80,000 m² of construction work and 300,000 m² of redevelopment |
 | 1,600 new spaces in student social housing |