ENS Lyon
Lyon, France
Undergraduate strengths: Sciences, Humanities, Research. Taught primarily in French.
Is ENS Lyon right for you?
Best for students who
- want a supportive route into higher education with realistic entry standards
- prefer applied, career-focused teaching over research-first departments
- enjoy a classic student town where the university is the heart of Lyon
- want to live and study in French
- are set on Sciences, Humanities, Research
Maybe not for you if you
- are specifically chasing a top-25 world ranking on your CV
- prioritise big-city nightlife and a huge modern urban campus
- only want to study fully in English
- want a subject well outside Sciences or Humanities
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Undergraduate courses
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Undergraduate entry requirements
Concours; very selective.
Entry requirements last verified 1 February 2026 (indicative estimate).
Costs (per year)
- Annual undergraduate tuition (international): €3,000 – €5,000
- Annual undergraduate tuition (home): €170–€600
- Living: €10,000 – €13,000
Home fees are typical national rates. Fees last verified 1 February 2026 (indicative estimate) — always confirm on the official site.
Top employers & salary
Salary data last verified 1 February 2026 (indicative estimate).
Typical graduate salary: €30,000–€50,000/yr
Housing & city
Student wellbeing
Most universities provide free or low-cost counselling, GP access for international students, and dedicated international-student offices for visa and settling-in support. Look for the "Student Services" or "Wellbeing" section on the official site for the latest hours and contacts.
Clubs & activities
Expect 100+ student societies covering sport, debate, performing arts, entrepreneurship, faith, and culture. Major intake fairs run in the first weeks of term — joining one society early is the fastest way to build a friend group abroad.
Around campus & Lyon
Useful links
Visa — France
Long-stay student visa (VLS-TS)
Apply via Campus France in your country before arrival.
- Campus France approval
- Admission letter
- Proof of funds (~€615/month)
- Insurance
Closest airports
- SiteCDG · Paris Charles de Gaulle~0 km from Lyon
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