National Institute for Applied Sciences, Lyon: Statistics

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#1080 of 14,131 In the World
#422 of 2,785 In Europe
#39 of 224 In France
#6 of 27 In Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes
#2 of 10 In Lyon
#239 of 1,009 For Polymer science and Plastics engineering
Top50% For 111 other topics
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate
25%
Enrollment
6,067
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Website
insa-lyon.fr
Languages
French;English

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate25%
Admissions RequirementsCompetitive entrance examination, secondary school certificate (baccalauréat) or equivalent
Academic CalendarSeptember to June
Enrollment6,067

We've calculated the 25% acceptance rate for National Institute for Applied Sciences, 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

National Institute for Applied Sciences, Lyon is a world-class research university with 21,247 scientific papers published and 413,252 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Biology, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Organic Chemistry, and Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.

Publications
21,247
Citations
413,252

National Institute for Applied Sciences, Lyon majors

by publication & citation count

Engineering
16,302 / 337,690
Physics
14,674 / 310,171
Chemistry
13,538 / 319,675
Materials Science
10,835 / 244,604
Quantum and Particle physics
10,622 / 220,454
Biology
9,607 / 225,993
Environmental Science
9,393 / 207,873
Computer Science
8,464 / 145,906
Organic Chemistry
8,281 / 209,793
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
6,012 / 104,474
Geology
5,285 / 123,588
Metallurgical Engineering
4,954 / 121,119
Geography and Cartography
4,745 / 101,371
Optical Engineering
4,679 / 100,789
Electrical Engineering
4,639 / 77,711
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
4,370 / 72,228
Medicine
4,132 / 99,299
Biochemistry
3,747 / 104,948
Mathematics
3,746 / 68,200
Philosophy
3,333 / 50,631
Mechanical Engineering
3,306 / 69,035
Nanotechnology
3,138 / 69,337
Genetics
2,955 / 83,555
Statistics
2,772 / 53,925
Chemical Engineering
2,754 / 79,005
Ecology
2,685 / 64,422
Business
2,534 / 41,875
Telecommunications
2,505 / 39,947
Paleontology
2,489 / 62,367
Structural Engineering
2,419 / 60,709
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science
2,351 / 51,547
Acoustical Engineering
2,278 / 44,649
Psychology
2,239 / 45,552
Physical chemistry
2,108 / 50,424
Computer Vision
2,041 / 35,296
Political Science
1,878 / 32,361
History
1,807 / 40,475
Computer Networking
1,792 / 29,210
Archaeology
1,715 / 37,115
Aerospace Engineering
1,660 / 31,476

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1993 174 1007
1994 197 1083
1995 221 1134
1996 299 1311
1997 280 1366
1998 293 1536
1999 341 2063
2000 348 2279
2001 353 2461
2002 562 3366
2003 504 3974
2004 475 4393
2005 555 5529
2006 644 6668
2007 713 7570
2008 674 8870
2009 603 9455
2010 630 11471
2011 624 12770
2012 643 14409
2013 688 15675
2014 670 17278
2015 655 18048
2016 651 18997
2017 661 19805
2018 681 21778
2019 719 23331
2020 784 25993
2021 850 28562
2022 1047 28337
2023 1137 29397
2024 1041 29801
2025 738 26868
Academic rankings

Tuition

The tuition table for National Institute for Applied Sciences, 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 (per year)
Bachelor's Degree €620
Master's Degree €620
PhD €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 National Institute for Applied Sciences, 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 No No
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 No No No
Physics Yes Yes Yes
Psychology No No No
Diplôme d'ingénieur Engineering
Mastère spécialisé Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Environmental Management, Industrial Engineering, Performing Arts
Master Biochemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Studies, Materials Engineering, Mechanics, Microbiology, Nanotechnology, Physics, Public Health, Urban Studies
Doctorat Arts and Humanities, Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Materials Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science, Mechanics, Social Sciences, Sound Engineering (Acoustics)

National Institute for Applied Sciences, Lyon alumni

  1. François Gabart

    François Gabart
    Born in
    France Flag France
    Years
    1983-.. (age 43)
    Occupations
    skipper
    Biography

    François Gabart is a French professional offshore yacht racer who won the 2012-13 Vendée Globe in 78 days 2 hours 16 minutes, setting a new race record. In 2017 he set the speed record for sailing around the globe, in 42 days 16 hours 40 minutes and 35 seconds, finishing on 17 December. He was sailing solo in the 30 metre Trimaran Macif.

  2. Jean-Christophe Péraud

    Jean-Christophe Péraud
    Born in
    France Flag France
    Years
    1977-.. (age 49)
    Occupations
    sport cyclist
    Biography

    Jean-Christophe Péraud is a retired French cyclist who rode for Omega Pharma–Lotto and AG2R La Mondiale during his professional career. He was a member of the French team at the 2008 and 2012 Summer Olympics.

  3. Elyes Fakhfakh

    Elyes Fakhfakh
    Born in
    Tunisia Flag Tunisia
    Years
    1972-.. (age 54)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Elyes Fakhfakh is a Tunisian politician. He served as the minister of tourism and, starting on 19 December 2012, as the minister of finance as well, under Prime Minister Hamadi Jebali. He served as the Prime Minister of Tunisia from 27 February to 2 September 2020.

  4. Dominique Faure

    Dominique Faure
    Born in
    France Flag France
    Years
    1959-.. (age 67)
    Occupations
    top officialpoliticiancadres de la fonction publique
    Biography

    Dominique Faure is a French politician of Renaissance (RE). She served as Secretary of State for Rural Affairs from July to November 2022 in the Borne government, and as Minister Delegate for Territorial Collectivities and Rural Affairs from November 2022 to September 2024 in the Borne and Attal governments. She represented Haute-Garonne's 10th constituency in the National Assembly from June to August 2022.

All 14 notable alumni

National Institute for Applied Sciences, Lyon faculties and divisions

Course/Programme : Engineering Bioengineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Town Planning

General information

Alternative names INSA Lyon
Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Lyon
Founded 1957
Accreditation Engineering Titles Commission (CTI); Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation
Motto L'ingénieur humaniste

Location and contacts

Address 20 avenue Albert Einstein
Villeurbanne, 69621
France
City population 519,000

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