Universities in Lyon (city)
Which universities are located in the French city of Lyon? uniRank answers this question by publishing the 2026 University Listing of higher education institutions in Lyon meeting uniRank selection criteria:
- Official Recognition: institutions must be officialy chartered, licensed or accredited by the appropriate higher education-related organization in France.
- Degree Authority: they must be authorised to grant at least three-year bachelor's degrees, or postgraduate master's or doctoral degrees.
- Delivery Mode: they must deliver courses predominantly in a traditional, non-distance education format.
Universities in Lyon (city)
| #Rank | University | Town/City |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | École Normale Supérieure de Lyon | Lyon |
| 26 | Université Lumière Lyon 2 | Lyon |
| 51 | Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3 | Lyon |
| 120 | Université Catholique de Lyon | Lyon |
| 169 | ECAM Lyon | Lyon |
| 177 | Institut Supérieur d'Agriculture et d'Agroalimentaire Rhône-Alpes | Lyon |
| 211 | École Supérieure de Commerce et de Développement 3A | Lyon |
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