Central School of Lyon: Statistics

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#1184 of 14,131 In the World
#459 of 2,785 In Europe
#45 of 224 In France
#8 of 27 In Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes
#441 of 4,673 For Meteorology and Atmospheric Science
Top50% For 63 other topics
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate
15%
Enrollment
2,920
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
www.ec-lyon.fr
Languages
French;English

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate15%
Admissions RequirementsCompetitive entrance examination following 2-3 yrs further study after secondary school certificate (baccalauréat) or equivalent
Academic CalendarSeptember to July
Enrollment2,920

We've calculated the 15% acceptance rate for Central School of Lyon based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

Research profile

Central School of Lyon has published 9,934 scientific papers with 208,437 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Environmental Science, Biology, Computer Science, Organic Chemistry, and Optical Engineering.

Publications
9,934
Citations
208,437

Central School of Lyon majors

by publication & citation count

Engineering
8,508 / 184,163
Physics
8,276 / 183,922
Chemistry
6,611 / 160,787
Quantum and Particle physics
6,526 / 146,892
Materials Science
5,764 / 134,376
Environmental Science
5,025 / 119,077
Biology
4,152 / 109,652
Computer Science
3,704 / 75,709
Organic Chemistry
3,601 / 103,988
Optical Engineering
3,102 / 65,562
Geography and Cartography
2,892 / 60,616
Electrical Engineering
2,878 / 57,155
Geology
2,557 / 57,834
Metallurgical Engineering
2,528 / 72,480
Mechanical Engineering
2,361 / 54,368
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
2,196 / 33,933
Nanotechnology
2,084 / 52,240
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science
2,025 / 43,324
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
1,946 / 36,196
Aerospace Engineering
1,859 / 39,480
Acoustical Engineering
1,705 / 30,421
Mathematics
1,658 / 31,101
Structural Engineering
1,627 / 36,430
Biochemistry
1,394 / 53,735
Chemical Engineering
1,370 / 44,138
Telecommunications
1,312 / 33,057
Physical chemistry
1,299 / 43,456
Medicine
1,248 / 31,040
Statistics
1,234 / 22,684
Philosophy
1,183 / 16,096
Ecology
1,177 / 36,354
Computer Vision
1,071 / 21,153
Paleontology
1,028 / 27,128
Business
1,001 / 14,911
Genetics
997 / 25,982
Oceanography
896 / 16,565
Electronic Engineering
765 / 19,214
Management
718 / 11,906
Astrophysics and Astronomy
701 / 15,305
Environmental Chemistry
675 / 22,920

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1993 110 587
1994 120 636
1995 106 669
1996 150 817
1997 159 1014
1998 167 1147
1999 204 1402
2000 177 1482
2001 185 1722
2002 255 2318
2003 219 2726
2004 211 3095
2005 266 3680
2006 307 4055
2007 327 4530
2008 332 4953
2009 331 5448
2010 329 6068
2011 374 6906
2012 334 7243
2013 367 8063
2014 318 8577
2015 371 9150
2016 304 9580
2017 278 9739
2018 292 10662
2019 283 11641
2020 273 12070
2021 354 13477
2022 425 12748
2023 494 13370
2024 517 14053
2025 281 12848
Academic rankings

Tuition

The tuition table for Central School of Lyon gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.

Program Tuition Cost (EUR)
Bachelor's Degree 12,000
Master's Degree 15,000
PhD Program 18,000

Programs and Degrees

The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Central School of Lyon.

Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.

Programs Bachelor Master Doctoral
Art & Design No No No
Biology No Yes Yes
Business No Yes Yes
Chemistry No Yes Yes
Computer Science No Yes Yes
Economics No Yes Yes
Engineering Yes Yes Yes
Environmental Science No Yes Yes
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences No No No
Mathematics No Yes Yes
Medicine No No No
Physics No Yes Yes
Psychology No No No
Diplôme d'ingénieur Energy Engineering, Engineering
Master Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Biomedical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Energy Engineering, Finance, History, Industrial Engineering, Insurance, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanics, Nanotechnology, Philosophy, Psychology, Public Health, Science Education, Sound Engineering (Acoustics), Telecommunications Engineering

Central School of Lyon alumni

  1. Paul-Émile Victor

    Paul-Émile Victor
    Born in
    Australia Flag Australia
    Years
    1907-1995 (aged 88)
    Occupations
    explorerscientistethnologistwriterpolar explorer
    Biography

    Paul-Émile Victor was a French ethnologist and explorer.

  2. Marc Riboud

    Marc Riboud
    Born in
    France Flag France
    Years
    1923-2016 (aged 93)
    Enrolled in the Central School of Lyon
    Studied in 1945-1948
    Occupations
    war photographerFrench resistance fighterphotojournalistreporterphotographer
    Biography

    Marc Riboud was a French photographer, best known for his extensive reports on the Far East: The Three Banners of China, Face of North Vietnam, Visions of China, and In China.

  3. Laurent Naouri

    Laurent Naouri
    Born in
    France Flag France
    Years
    1964-.. (age 62)
    Occupations
    opera singerperforming artist
    Biography

    Laurent Naouri, Chevalier L.H. is a French bass-baritone. Initially beginning his education at the École Centrale de Lyon, Naouri decided to concentrate on opera in 1986 and continued his musical studies at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, where in his final year in June 1991 he appeared as the Director in Les mamelles de Tirésias.

  4. Omar Balafrej

    Omar Balafrej
    Born in
    Morocco Flag Morocco
    Years
    1973-.. (age 53)
    Enrolled in the Central School of Lyon
    1993-1997 graduated with diplôme d'ingénieur
    Occupations
    engineerpolitician
    Biography

    Omar Balafrej is a Moroccan politician, He served as a member of the Moroccan parliament from 2016 to 2021, representing his hometown Rabat, and was one of the two members of Unified Socialist Party at the time. Since 2014, he is also a board member of the African Innovation Foundation, providing strategic advice and technical support to strengthen the innovation landscape in Africa.

All 12 notable alumni

Central School of Lyon faculties and divisions

Campus Abroad : Beijin Engineering
Department/Division : Communication, Languages, Business, Sport Arts and Humanities, Economics, Management, Modern Languages, Sports
Department/Division : Electronics and Automation Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation
Department/Division : Fluid Mechanics, Acoustics and Energy Energy Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Sound Engineering (Acoustics)
Department/Division : Materials and Surfaces Science and Techniques Chemistry, Materials Engineering, Physical Engineering, Physics
Department/Division : Mathematics and Computer Science Mathematics and Computer Science
Department/Division : Solid Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering and Civil Engineering Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

General information

Alternative names ECL
École Centrale de Lyon
Founded 1857
Accreditation Engineering Titles Commission (CTI); Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation
Motto Former des ingénieurs innovants, humanistes et ouverts sur le monde

Location and contacts

Address 36, avenue Guy de Collongue BP 163
Ecully, 69134
France
City population 18,000

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