Claude Bernard University Lyon 1: Statistics

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#406 of 14,131 In the World
#166 of 2,785 In Europe
#4 of 224 In France
#1 of 27 In Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes
#1 of 3 In Villeurbanne
#112 of 2,062 For Pharmacy
Top50% For 162 other topics
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Enrollment
38,007
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Languages
French
Acceptance rate
16%*

* 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 48,779 scientific papers published and 1,258,167 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, Medicine, Biochemistry, Environmental Science, Organic Chemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, and Genetics.

Publications
48,779
Citations
1,258,167

Claude Bernard University Lyon 1 majors

by publication & citation count

Biology
32,693 / 974,740
Chemistry
30,641 / 869,154
Physics
24,173 / 635,281
Engineering
23,140 / 582,937
Medicine
21,467 / 612,647
Biochemistry
18,396 / 577,917
Environmental Science
17,873 / 494,474
Organic Chemistry
17,379 / 458,473
Quantum and Particle physics
16,837 / 441,624
Genetics
16,630 / 540,649
Materials Science
14,791 / 373,495
Computer Science
14,459 / 418,733
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
13,502 / 316,598
Geology
10,524 / 295,280
Pathology
8,910 / 261,603
Psychology
8,413 / 232,820
Paleontology
7,664 / 229,043
Optical Engineering
7,605 / 185,715
Ecology
7,182 / 218,305
Geography and Cartography
7,011 / 194,447
Philosophy
6,532 / 125,581
Metallurgical Engineering
6,195 / 155,892
Mathematics
6,130 / 154,549
Surgery
5,299 / 145,020
Immunology
5,251 / 166,988
Statistics
5,185 / 140,272
Chemical Engineering
5,183 / 157,531
Psychiatry
5,111 / 156,875
Neuroscience
4,691 / 152,884
Nanotechnology
4,558 / 127,705
Physical chemistry
4,326 / 121,533
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
4,183 / 90,862
Nuclear Physics
4,136 / 116,760
Sociology
4,097 / 123,970
Radiology and Nuclear medicine
3,760 / 99,124
Astrophysics and Astronomy
3,671 / 124,706
Botany
3,668 / 111,538
History
3,559 / 98,991
Electrical Engineering
3,554 / 81,730
Archaeology
3,365 / 95,228

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1990 326 2982
1991 360 3014
1992 351 3702
1993 355 3270
1994 436 3693
1995 516 3891
1996 502 4191
1997 610 4457
1998 600 5314
1999 677 6311
2000 686 7080
2001 678 8176
2002 717 9577
2003 760 11311
2004 882 12352
2005 915 15383
2006 1117 17857
2007 1325 21882
2008 1401 25355
2009 1459 29960
2010 1487 34445
2011 1577 40956
2012 1859 47104
2013 1907 54103
2014 2040 58800
2015 2031 65422
2016 2112 68922
2017 2341 75419
2018 2296 77859
2019 2623 89527
2020 2889 106108
2021 3495 136283
2022 3003 128115
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 30)
    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 36)
    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 51)
    Occupations
    business 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 24 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 152,000

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