University Lumiere (Lyon II)

Université Lumière (Lyon II)

Lyon, France
Website: welcome.univ-lyon2.fr Founded: 1835 year Type of University:Public StudyQA ranking: 645 pts. No. Students: 27393 Languages: French Phone: +330478697000
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The Université Lumière Lyon 2 - Humanist, open and committed

Since its creation in 1973, the Université Lumière Lyon 2 has been committed to a strong and demanding vision of Higher Education and Research, driven by a spirit and values that are also its trademark: human and humanistic, committed and supportive, democratic and civic-minded. A founding member of the aggregation of universities and higher education institutions known as the COMUE Université de Lyon, the Université Lumière Lyon 2 welcomes nearly 30,000 students on two campuses to its bachelor's, master’s, and doctoral degrees.

The transmission and sharing of knowledge

With a varied range of training courses, the Université Lumière Lyon 2 combines openness and success in order to empower its students to actively develop their critical thinking skills in a multidisciplinary context in order to be able to address the societal challenges of the future. Its thirteen faculties and institutes offer a wide range of courses in four areas of education and research: Arts, Literature, Languages / Law, Economics, Management / Humanities and Social Sciences / Sciences, Technology, Health.

Multidisciplinary research, at the heart of contemporary scientific and societal issues

Covering a very broad spectrum of disciplines in the Human and Social Sciences, the Université Lumière Lyon 2 is developing cutting-edge research in each of its fields. Sensitive to the concerns and issues of society such as gender, education, work, the city, disability, it participates fully in social progress through its research programs and numerous actions to disseminate knowledge.

With thirty-two laboratories and eight research federations, covering the fields of Letters - Languages - Human and Social Sciences, the Université Lumière Lyon 2 is committed to innovation, interdisciplinarity, partnership and international openness. Through the projects developed and carried out by its 936 professors and researchers, it promotes dialogue between the human and social sciences and the hard sciences, and places research at the heart of contemporary scientific and societal issues.

A University open to the world

International openness is an important issue for the Université Lumière Lyon 2, which it addresses up by encouraging student mobility through study and internship abroad experiences in Europe and around the world. It has also established numerous conjoint degrees with foreign academic institutions and leads international research activities. The Université Lumière Lyon 2 currently has 560 cooperation agreements with 370 institutions in 60 countries. International exchange and direct-enrolment students represent 18% of the total number of students.

A stimulating study environment

Located in the heart of the Lyon metropolis, with two main campuses, Berges du Rhône and Porte des Alpes, and three satelite sites, Rachais, Ecully and Le Vinatier, the Université Lumière Lyon 2 offers a study and work environment adapted to the needs of the university community.

Committed to a policy of transmission and wide dissemination of knowledge, the University Lumière Lyon 2 regularly organizes cultural and scientific events open to all. Building on the initiatives of professors and researchers and a network of local and national cultural partners, it offers a programme of lectures, exhibitions and live performances within and outside its walls.

At the end of the 18th century, Lyon did not have a university. Education was still linked to religious congregations and influenced by the town's commercial, scientific and industrial requirements.

  • 1835 and 1838 : Creation of the Faculties of Science and Humanities.
  • 1874 and 1875 : Creation of the Faculties of Medicine and Law.
  • 1896 : All these faculties were combined to form the University of Lyon. The same year, the historical buildings on the left bank of the Rhone were finished, initially dedicated to the faculties of medicine and science, then to the faculties of law and humanities. University of Lyon 2 is now established in part of these buildings.
  • December 1969 : University Lyon 2 was created as a result of the Loi Faure of 1968, according to which each university must be a legally independent establishment. It comprised law, humanities and social sciences. The number of students soon rose significantly. In such a demographic context, the University was extended in Bron, where a new campus was built during the 1970s, its original features included a modular organisation, a street within the university and a landscaped environment. For some years now, it has been part of the developing area of Porte des Alpes near Bron.
  • 1987 : University Lyon 2 was renamed University Lumière Lyon 2. The logo was created by the Art and Design School of Lyon reflecting the University's new ambitions: offering optimal access to the foundations of culture, promoting initiatives and opening itself to the world.
  • Today : University Lumière Lyon 2 extends over two main sites :
    • Berges du Rhône, the historic site in the centre of Lyon on the left bank of the Rhone, the head office of the University;
    • Porte des Alpes, on the south-eastern outskirts of Lyon, in Bron and Saint-Priest which houses the teaching and research premises and the buildings of the polytechnic institute (IUT Lumière) as well as cultural and sports activities.

Some of the sports you can practice at Lumière Lyon 2:

  • Athleticism and endurance (Track and Field, Weight Lifting, etc.)
  • Martial arts, combat, and self-defense (Aikido, Boxing, Capoeira, etc.)
  • Ball games (Badminton, Basketball, Football, Rugby, etc.)
  • Danse (African, Classic, Hip-Hop, Salsa et.)
  • Horse-back riding
  • Fencing
  • Flexibility and well-being (Circus Arts, Gymnastics, Yoga)
  • Precision (Archery, Circus Acts, Climbing)
  • Water-related sports (Diving, Swimming, Water Polo)

A full list of these activites offered is published each semester and available for download from our website (in French).

The SUAPS offers : 

  • training courses (mountain, dance/wellness...)
  • outings (climbing, hiking, skiing...)
  • training programs (PSC1, BSB/BNSSA...)
  • sports nights (badminton, basketball, dance, climbing, handball, tennis, volleyball...)
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Study programs at :
Local: $ 4.34 k / год
Foreign: $ 8.68 k / год
Deadline: Jan 3, 2025
Duration: 24 months
Languages: English
Study mode: On campus
Study type: Full-time
StudyQA ranking: 3817