Central School of Lyon: Statistics

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#880 of 14,131 In the World
#343 of 2,785 In Europe
#27 of 224 In France
#4 of 27 In Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes
#375 of 4,352 For Meteorology and Atmospheric Science
Top50% For 68 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 9,223 scientific papers with 170,692 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Quantum and Particle physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Environmental Science, Biology, Computer Science, Organic Chemistry, and Optical Engineering.

Publications
9,223
Citations
170,692

Central School of Lyon majors

by publication & citation count

Engineering
8,047 / 151,488
Physics
7,870 / 150,834
Quantum and Particle physics
6,311 / 123,704
Chemistry
6,271 / 131,440
Materials Science
5,480 / 110,508
Environmental Science
4,806 / 95,861
Biology
3,893 / 88,935
Computer Science
3,513 / 60,324
Organic Chemistry
3,453 / 84,734
Optical Engineering
3,017 / 55,086
Geography and Cartography
2,810 / 49,515
Electrical Engineering
2,686 / 44,513
Metallurgical Engineering
2,500 / 61,174
Geology
2,391 / 44,112
Mechanical Engineering
2,326 / 44,600
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science
2,009 / 37,297
Nanotechnology
1,977 / 43,731
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
1,959 / 25,559
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
1,895 / 31,468
Aerospace Engineering
1,808 / 32,150
Acoustical Engineering
1,697 / 25,979
Mathematics
1,672 / 28,202
Structural Engineering
1,631 / 29,664
Chemical Engineering
1,332 / 38,317
Biochemistry
1,320 / 43,170
Telecommunications
1,279 / 25,933
Statistics
1,273 / 20,580
Physical chemistry
1,271 / 36,327
Medicine
1,129 / 22,107
Computer Vision
1,085 / 20,293
Ecology
1,069 / 25,256
Philosophy
1,045 / 13,325
Business
988 / 12,167
Paleontology
961 / 20,499
Genetics
890 / 21,420
Oceanography
871 / 14,341
Management
714 / 10,063
Electronic Engineering
712 / 14,865
Astrophysics and Astronomy
694 / 11,984
Condensed Matter Physics
660 / 12,587

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1991 82 312
1992 90 531
1993 102 495
1994 115 564
1995 104 552
1996 147 730
1997 155 913
1998 162 1009
1999 197 1274
2000 159 1310
2001 171 1523
2002 230 2033
2003 227 2290
2004 180 2650
2005 233 3167
2006 280 3647
2007 277 4053
2008 279 4411
2009 306 4920
2010 298 5241
2011 335 6212
2012 320 6200
2013 350 7382
2014 307 7453
2015 369 8005
2016 312 8411
2017 351 9019
2018 379 9814
2019 363 11010
2020 354 11469
2021 445 13379
2022 479 13069
2023 469 13557
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
    Switzerland Flag Switzerland
    Years
    1907-1995 (aged 88)
    Occupations
    ethnologistwriterexploreranthropologistaircraft pilot
    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
    photojournalistFrench Resistance fighterwar photographerjournalistphotographer
    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 60)
    Occupations
    performing artistopera singer
    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.

  4. Christoph Franz

    Christoph Franz
    Born in
    Germany Flag Germany
    Years
    1960-.. (age 64)
    Occupations
    entrepreneurbusinesspersoninternational forum participant
    Biography

    Christoph Franz is a German engineer and manager who served as chief executive officer of Lufthansa from 2011 until 2014.

All 11 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 19,000

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