Claude Bernard University Lyon 1: Statistics

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#256 of 14,131 In the World
#92 of 2,785 In Europe
#2 of 224 In France
#1 of 27 In Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes
#1 of 3 In Villeurbanne
#45 of 1,001 For UX/UI Desgin
Top100 For 17 other topics
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Enrollment
38,007
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Languages
French
Acceptance rate
15%*

* Claude Bernard University Lyon 1 is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.

We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Admissions RequirementsSecondary school certificate (baccalauréat) or equivalent, or special entrance examination
Academic CalendarSeptember to June (September - February; February-June)
Enrollment38,007
Full time employee2,800
Student:staff ratio14:1

Research profile

Claude Bernard University Lyon 1 is a world-class research university with 132,477 scientific papers published and 3,422,264 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, Medicine, Environmental Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Computer Science, Biochemistry, and Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.

Publications
132,477
Citations
3,422,264

Claude Bernard University Lyon 1 majors

by publication & citation count

Biology
84,199 / 2,601,727
Chemistry
76,138 / 2,242,783
Physics
64,011 / 1,660,173
Engineering
63,391 / 1,582,004
Medicine
58,810 / 1,793,970
Environmental Science
48,678 / 1,329,221
Quantum and Particle physics
44,937 / 1,139,092
Computer Science
44,934 / 1,263,278
Biochemistry
43,618 / 1,487,803
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
42,502 / 944,108
Genetics
42,402 / 1,480,668
Organic Chemistry
40,687 / 1,134,240
Materials Science
37,269 / 934,313
Geology
28,740 / 807,591
Pathology
26,377 / 912,319
Psychology
24,986 / 715,636
Philosophy
22,116 / 376,272
Geography and Cartography
21,556 / 554,356
Optical Engineering
20,841 / 502,121
Mathematics
20,761 / 505,306
Paleontology
20,477 / 612,093
Ecology
18,160 / 541,705
Statistics
17,184 / 451,444
Surgery
16,837 / 521,463
Metallurgical Engineering
15,951 / 404,647
Immunology
15,193 / 534,637
Psychiatry
14,841 / 479,943
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
14,501 / 297,635
Sociology
12,471 / 357,398
Political Science
12,457 / 219,095
Neuroscience
12,454 / 399,346
Electrical Engineering
11,866 / 239,415
Chemical Engineering
11,730 / 350,005
History
11,413 / 288,465
Radiology and Nuclear medicine
11,277 / 317,193
Business
10,781 / 207,031
Astrophysics and Astronomy
10,590 / 343,526
Nanotechnology
10,545 / 289,498
Archaeology
10,511 / 272,564
Physical chemistry
10,160 / 295,620

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1991 805 6212
1992 782 7340
1993 847 7152
1994 929 8085
1995 1023 8559
1996 1047 9458
1997 1237 10284
1998 1286 11847
1999 1345 14095
2000 1439 16435
2001 1447 18532
2002 1645 22003
2003 1599 26315
2004 1870 30294
2005 2023 35548
2006 2413 41964
2007 2960 49876
2008 3539 57314
2009 3984 69756
2010 4398 82316
2011 4819 98646
2012 5318 114499
2013 5560 133792
2014 5891 148940
2015 6049 164952
2016 6524 178413
2017 6796 192980
2018 7221 214896
2019 7542 242667
2020 8108 288450
2021 8402 334799
2022 7883 339440
2023 7375 338720
Academic rankings

Tuition

The tuition table for Claude Bernard University Lyon 1 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 Annual Tuition Cost (in Euros)
Bachelor's Degree 170
Master's Degree 240
Doctoral Degree 380

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 Claude Bernard University Lyon 1.

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 Yes Yes Yes
Business No No No
Chemistry Yes Yes Yes
Computer Science Yes Yes Yes
Economics No No No
Engineering Yes Yes Yes
Environmental Science Yes Yes Yes
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences No No No
Mathematics Yes Yes Yes
Medicine Yes Yes Yes
Physics Yes Yes Yes
Psychology Yes Yes Yes
Diplôme universitaire de technologie Bioengineering, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering
Licence Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Engineering, Mathematics, Physical Education, Physics, Social Sciences, Sports
Diplôme d'État Dentistry, Engineering, Medicine, Pharmacy
Master Applied Mathematics, Atomic and Molecular Physics, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Documentation Techniques, Earth Sciences, Economics, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Environmental Studies, Finance, Genetics, Health Education, Health Sciences, Information Sciences, Library Science, Management, Mathematics, Mechanics, Medical Technology, Microbiology, Neurosciences, Pharmacology, Philosophy, Physical Chemistry, Physics, Physiology, Psychology, Public Health, Sports Medicine, Teacher Training
Doctorat Anthropology, Astrophysics, Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Cognitive Sciences, Economics, Educational Sciences, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Endocrinology, Genetics, Immunology, Information Sciences, Management, Marketing, Materials Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Neurosciences, Nutrition, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Physics, Physiology, Social Psychology, Sociology, Sports
Certificat de spécialité Medicine

Claude Bernard University Lyon 1 alumni

  1. Marine Lorphelin

    Marine Lorphelin
    Born in
    France Flag France
    Years
    1993-.. (age 31)
    Occupations
    beauty pageant contestantmodel
    Biography

    Marine Lorphelin is a French model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss France 2013 on 8 December 2012, representing the region of Burgundy and then represented France at Miss World 2013 and placed 1st runner up.

  2. Louisa Necib Cadamuro

    Louisa Necib Cadamuro
    Born in
    France Flag France
    Years
    1987-.. (age 37)
    Occupations
    association football player
    Biography

    Louisa Nécib Cadamuro is a French former professional footballer who played for the France national team. She spent the majority of her career at Lyon, amassing eighteen titles with the French club over a nine-year span. She played as a attacking midfielder and was described as a "gifted playmaker" who "possesses superb technique". Nécib is also known for her "elegant possession, sublime passing skills, and cultured touch on the ball".

  3. Nicolas Hayek

    Nicolas Hayek
    Born in
    Lebanon Flag Lebanon
    Years
    1928-2010 (aged 82)
    Occupations
    entrepreneur
    Biography

    Nicolas George Hayek was a Swiss businessman of Lebanese descent, and the co-founder, CEO and Chairman of the Board of The Swatch Group.

  4. Gwendal Peizerat

    Gwendal Peizerat
    Born in
    France Flag France
    Years
    1972-.. (age 52)
    Occupations
    sportspersonbusiness executiveice dancerpolitician
    Biography

    Gwendal Peizerat is a French former competitive ice dancer. With Marina Anissina, he is the 2002 Olympic champion, the 1998 Olympic bronze medalist, the 2000 World champion, and a six-time French national champion.

All 34 notable alumni

Claude Bernard University Lyon 1 faculties and divisions

Centre : Astronomy Astronomy and Space Science, Astrophysics
Department/Division : Research in Human Biology Biological and Life Sciences, Biology
Faculty : Bioscience Biochemistry, Biology
Faculty : Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics
Faculty : Dentistry Dentistry
Faculty : Medicine (Lyon Est) Medicine
Faculty : Medicine and Maïeutics Lyon Sud – Charles Mérieux) Medicine
Faculty : Physical Education and Sports (STAPS) Physical Education, Sports
Graduate School : Polytech Lyon Biomedical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering
Institute : Finance and Insurance (ISFA) Finance, Insurance
Institute : Pharmacy and Biology Biology, Pharmacy
Institute : Readaptation Techniques (ISTR) Medical Technology, Rehabilitation and Therapy
Institute : Teacher Training (ESPE) Teacher Trainers Education, Teacher Training
Institute : Technology (IUT Lyon 1) Biotechnology, Computer Engineering, Technology, Thermal Engineering
School : Observatory of the Sciences of the Universe (OSU) Astrophysics

General information

Alternative names UCBL
Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1
Founded 1809
Accreditation Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation

Location and contacts

Address 43, boulevard du 11 novembre 1918
Villeurbanne, 69622
France
City population 155,000

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