Claude Bernard University Lyon 1: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #262 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #100 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #2 of 224 | In France |
| #1 of 27 | In Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes |
| #1 of 3 | In Villeurbanne |
| #46 of 1,021 | For UX/UI Desgin |
| Top100 | For 11 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 38,007
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.univ-lyon1.fr
- 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 Requirements | Secondary school certificate (baccalauréat) or equivalent, or special entrance examination |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | September to June (September - February; February-June) |
| Enrollment | 38,007 |
| Full time employee | 2,800 |
| Student:staff ratio | 14:1 |
Research profile
Claude Bernard University Lyon 1 is a world-class research university with 160,380 scientific papers published and 4,610,211 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Quantum and Particle physics, and Biochemistry.
Claude Bernard University Lyon 1 majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 934 | 8650 |
| 1994 | 1053 | 9598 |
| 1995 | 1131 | 10331 |
| 1996 | 1167 | 11642 |
| 1997 | 1362 | 12616 |
| 1998 | 1444 | 14217 |
| 1999 | 1507 | 16720 |
| 2000 | 1607 | 19498 |
| 2001 | 1621 | 22173 |
| 2002 | 1867 | 26514 |
| 2003 | 1893 | 31871 |
| 2004 | 2186 | 36835 |
| 2005 | 2330 | 42870 |
| 2006 | 2740 | 50563 |
| 2007 | 3441 | 59395 |
| 2008 | 4091 | 69487 |
| 2009 | 4600 | 83027 |
| 2010 | 5166 | 98698 |
| 2011 | 5695 | 119017 |
| 2012 | 6250 | 139652 |
| 2013 | 6376 | 161422 |
| 2014 | 6899 | 178728 |
| 2015 | 6955 | 196736 |
| 2016 | 7172 | 213015 |
| 2017 | 7250 | 229930 |
| 2018 | 7916 | 254071 |
| 2019 | 8211 | 283718 |
| 2020 | 8659 | 340675 |
| 2021 | 8992 | 385844 |
| 2022 | 8523 | 368345 |
| 2023 | 8833 | 375972 |
| 2024 | 7544 | 369475 |
| 2025 | 5387 | 328429 |
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
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Marine Lorphelin
- Occupations
- modelbeauty pageant contestant
- Biography
-
Marine Lorphelin is a French model, beauty pageant titleholder and General practitioner 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.
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Louisa Necib Cadamuro
- 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 an 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".
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Nicolas Hayek
- Occupations
- entrepreneur
- Biography
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Nicolas George Hayek was a Lebanese-Swiss businessman, and the co-founder, CEO and Chairman of the Board of The Swatch Group.
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Elsa Bois
- Enrolled in Claude Bernard University Lyon 1
- Studied science and technology of physical and sporting activities
- Occupations
- choreographerdancercomedy filminfluencer
- Biography
-
Elsa Bois is a French dancer and choreographer. She is mainly known for her participation in the TV show Danse avec les stars in 2021 on TF1.
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 | 164,000 |