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Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1

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world rank  430

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Overview

Established in 1971, the Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 (Claude Bernard University Lyon 1) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Villeurbanne (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes. This institution also has a branch campus in Bourg-en-Bresse and Saint-Étienne. Officially recognized by the Ministère de l’Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche, France (Ministry of Higher Education and Research of France), Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 (UCBL) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational French higher education institution. Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 (UCBL) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 53-year-old French higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UCBL also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

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Control

Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1's Control Typepublic

Entity

Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Name (English) Claude Bernard University Lyon 1
Acronym UCBL
Founded 1971 Origins date back to 1808
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University Location

Address 43, Boulevard du 11 Novembre 1918
Villeurbanne
69622 Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes
France
Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 Phone Number +33 (0)4 72 44 80 00
Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 Fax Number +33 (0)4 72 43 10 20
Other locations Bourg-en-Bresse and Saint-Étienne

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1.

Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
International
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

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Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1's admission information.

Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

Claude Bernard University Lyon 1 has more than 3900 international students.

Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1's Admission Office Admission Office






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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1.

Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 has an enrollment range of 25,000-29,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 2,000-2,499 academic employees (Faculty).


Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1's Control Type Control Type

Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 is a public higher education institution.


Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1's Entity Type Entity Type

Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 is a non-profit higher education institution.


Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

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Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1's Library University Library

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Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1's Housing University Housing

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Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1's main services:


Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.


Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

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Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1's Career Services Career Services

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Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministère de l’Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche, France


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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  • Université de Lyon
  • European University Association (EUA)
  • Coimbra Group

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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