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A university at the cutting edge of innovation, Lyon 1 delivers highquality education and research excellence within an attractive environment. Its international reach extends through the fields of science, technology, health and sport. Lyon 1 is also a university that is committed to support, creation and sharing with respect to everyone within its community.

History

Claude Bernard Lyon 1 is part of Université de Lyon, the most important French University site outside the Paris region.

Education

Claude Bernard Lyon 1 is a university that provides teaching for 47,000 students a year in the fields of science and technology, health and sport.

The Claude Bernard Lyon 1 University proposes a wide offer of formations preparing to the professional life within 13 departments, distributed on 14 geographical sites.

Research

With 62 laboratories and more than 5,600 publications per year, Lyon 1 contributes to scientific progress in numerous fields: health, mathematics, IT, physics, chemistry, earth and space sciences, life sciences, etc. Creator of emerging knowledge and new technologies, the University is consolidating its research excellence on a global level by developing inter- and multidisciplinary approaches targeting the major challenges facing society today.

Career

Lyon 1 is proud to have a large proportion of foreign students (10.5% of its students and 134 nationalities). Choosing  the  Claude  Bernard  Lyon  1  University  means  opting  for excellent opportunities in terms of training and research in a warm environment.

Claude Bernard Lyon 1 Key Statistics & Highlights

  • #201 Ranking
  • 40 Scholarships
  • 21,000 Students (int'l)

Claude Bernard Lyon 1 Overview

Claude Bernard Lyon 1 Scholarships

Claude Bernard Lyon 1 Scholarships

Below you will find scholarships related to Claude Bernard Lyon 1. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.

Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
École de Management Appliqué Scholarship
Merit-based

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École de Management Appliqué (EMA)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1690 EUR
Deadline
01 Jun 2026
French Government grants from the French Embassy in Korea
Merit-based

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Campus France
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
20000 EUR
Deadline
28 Sep 2026
The Hubert Curien PHC Tassil Program
Merit-based

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Campus France
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3600 EUR
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship Foundation Rhineland-Palatinate
Merit-based

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Campus France
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1200 EUR
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
Haniel Scholarship

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Studienstiftung
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based

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Admit Lab
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
French Government grants from the French Embassy in Gabon
Merit-based

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Campus France
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1690 EUR
Deadline
01 Jun 2026
French Government grants from the French Embassy in Korea
Merit-based

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Campus France
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1150 EUR
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
Merlion Scholarships
Merit-based

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Campus France
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
350 EUR
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Franco-German University: DFH Mobility Grant for Students of the DFH Study Programmes
Merit-based

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Campus France
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1800 EUR
Deadline
08 Jan 2027
Eiffel Scholarship Program of Excellence
Merit-based

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Campus France
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 EUR
Deadline
10 Jun 2026
Scholarship Program for international students - Livinfrance
Merit-based

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Campus France
Location not available

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Claude Bernard Lyon 1 Rankings

Study Portals Meta Ranking

Top 5.3% France
Top 3.5% Worldwide

Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.

Academic Ranking of World Universities

201

By Shanghai Jiao Tong University

The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.

ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities

2023 2024 2025
201 201 201

QS World University Rankings

587

By TopUniversities

Dropped 25 places compared to 2025

QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend QS World University Rankings

2024 2025 2026
452 562 587

World University Rankings

601

By Times Higher Education

Dropped 200 places compared to 2025

World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend World University Rankings

2024 2025 2026
401 401 601

Best Global Universities Rankings

No 2026 Ranking

By U.S. News & World Report

This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2026 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.

Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.

3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings

2024 2025 2026
344 - -

Student services

  • The International Offices act as a relay for the International Relations Department (DRI) in each of the 13 university departments.
  • They are led by a teacher, named “International Mobility Correspondent” (CMI), whose mission is to guide educationally the foreign students and answer any questions concerning their mobility, and an administrative agent named “International Mobility Administrative Assistant” (AMI) who is in charge of all practical formalities for the foreign students reception and stay.

Housing services

Explore our 12 sites in Rhône-Alpes dedicated to the Sciences, Health and Technology. Three of the University campuses are in the centre of Lyon, the second largest research hub and job market in France. 

Library services

Take advantage of the cultural wealth provided by our Documentation Department that groups together over 500,000 documents available from the 13 libraries in the field of Health, Science & Education.

Campus life

A region at the crossroads of Europe, a city with a historic centre listed as a UNESCO heritage site, cultural life hinged around a full calendar of international events: the University enjoys the benefits of a truly exceptional environment. Spread over three campuses and 11 sites, Lyon 1 is a university boasting an exceptional pool of real estate, including nine university libraries and numerous sports and cultural facilities.

Sports facilities

Enjoy playing your favourite sport in the largest University Sports Association in France. Over 30 activities are on offer year-round through our Sports & Physical Activity University Department. 

Student clubs

At Lyon 1, quality of life on campus is guaranteed through access to a raft of cultural and sports activities, social action and aids available to students and staff, the civic responsibility initiatives of the 77 student associations and respect for the values of equality, diversity and solidarity. Committed to supporting everyone within its community, the University has become a place of exchange, diversity and sharing...an environment conducive to self-fulfilment.

Claude Bernard Lyon 1 Campus Locations

#1 Main Campus
France Country
Lyon City
#2 Branch Campus
France Country
Saint-Étienne City

Claude Bernard Lyon 1 Student Reviews & Awards

4.5

Based on 93 reviews

  • 5 Star
    62 Reviews
  • 4 Star
    22 Reviews
  • 3 Star
    7 Reviews
  • 2 Star
    1 Review
  • 1 Star
    1 Review

How Students Rated This University

  • Student Teacher Interaction 4.0
  • Admission Process 4.0
  • Quality of Student Life 4.2
4/5

Rigorous but Rewarding Academics

I was accepted to the M1 Neuroscience program with a bachelor's degree in psychology. At the start fo the program, I felt very lost in the classes because I did not have a robust background in life sciences. This program takes hard work to enter from a psychology background, but it is ultimately worthwhile. The academic schedule is very time-consuming and rigorous, but ectremely well thought out and effective for learning and applying the course content. Overall, I am very happy with this program, although it is not perfect.

Posted by Hope Hawkins
Studied from Sep 2025 - Jun 2026
Posted on Oct 2025
4/5

program is good, but social life is dead

The university itself is a bit outdated and the atmosphere can be quite serious. It can be difficult to enjoy the social aspect of university life when you're focused on a demanding academic program. However, it's important to remember that there is a diverse group of students at the university, with a variety of backgrounds and interests. It's possible to find a niche and connect with like-minded people, even in a more traditional academic environment.

Posted by Coventry
Studied from Unknown
Posted on Jun 2025
3/5

Accessible Staff And Scenic Campus

Professors are available, attentive and easily reachable. The campus is beautiful and very well connected to public transports with the tram right in front of the entrance. The food area is too small for so many students with very few choices available

Posted by Jude
Studied from Sep 2023 - Jun 2027
Posted on Jul 2025
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