Claude Bernard University Lyon 1: Statistics

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#261 of 14,131 In the World
#96 of 2,785 In Europe
#2 of 224 In France
#1 of 27 In Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes
#1 of 3 In Villeurbanne
#46 of 1,009 For UX/UI Desgin
Top100 For 11 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 155,675 scientific papers published and 4,356,056 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Computer Science, and Biochemistry.

Publications
155,675
Citations
4,356,056

Claude Bernard University Lyon 1 majors

by publication & citation count

Biology
90,984 / 3,171,233
Chemistry
80,933 / 2,713,190
Physics
69,118 / 2,104,895
Engineering
67,304 / 1,961,386
Medicine
64,293 / 2,216,601
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
54,840 / 1,211,410
Environmental Science
53,184 / 1,619,066
Quantum and Particle physics
48,203 / 1,475,365
Computer Science
48,111 / 1,602,409
Biochemistry
45,952 / 1,757,971
Genetics
45,583 / 1,793,332
Organic Chemistry
42,245 / 1,321,989
Materials Science
38,954 / 1,096,888
Geology
30,887 / 974,843
Philosophy
29,535 / 484,414
Pathology
28,459 / 1,117,149
Psychology
26,870 / 872,032
Geography and Cartography
24,195 / 693,967
Paleontology
21,799 / 740,350
Optical Engineering
21,767 / 645,368
Mathematics
21,521 / 609,328
Ecology
19,440 / 654,621
Political Science
19,191 / 285,509
Surgery
18,324 / 644,148
Statistics
17,835 / 542,138
Immunology
16,640 / 665,597
Metallurgical Engineering
16,577 / 483,530
Psychiatry
15,843 / 576,723
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
15,141 / 355,267
Sociology
14,114 / 446,751
History
13,288 / 380,437
Neuroscience
13,130 / 474,862
Astrophysics and Astronomy
12,576 / 521,305
Electrical Engineering
11,921 / 330,643
Archaeology
11,901 / 358,039
Radiology and Nuclear medicine
11,894 / 384,681
Chemical Engineering
11,878 / 388,314
Law
11,856 / 269,872
Business
11,834 / 263,811
Nuclear Physics
11,035 / 398,258

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1992 873 8829
1993 933 8649
1994 1053 9593
1995 1130 10321
1996 1167 11626
1997 1362 12605
1998 1435 14204
1999 1507 16710
2000 1609 19494
2001 1616 22157
2002 1858 26504
2003 1891 31870
2004 2184 36821
2005 2331 42832
2006 2734 50474
2007 3427 59332
2008 4092 69454
2009 4600 83005
2010 5184 98711
2011 5719 119061
2012 6291 139719
2013 6396 161632
2014 6916 179002
2015 6976 196902
2016 7190 213288
2017 7271 230242
2018 7888 254535
2019 8111 284237
2020 8585 341168
2021 8913 386107
2022 8446 368495
2023 8715 376129
2024 7272 366334
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 32)
    Occupations
    modelbeauty pageant contestant
    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 38)
    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 53)
    Occupations
    politicianice dancerbusiness executivesportsperson
    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 162,000

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