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Central School of Lyon

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Overview

École Centrale de Lyon (Central School of Lyon) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the metropolis of Écully, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, France. Established in 1857, École Centrale de Lyon (EC Lyon) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche. EC Lyon provides programs and courses leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. Further information can be found in the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below or by searching the institution's website through the search engine below. This 169-year-old French higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply. EC Lyon also offers several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, and administrative services.

Snapshot

Control

Central School of Lyon's Control Typepublic

Entity

Central School of Lyon's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Central School of Lyon' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

Central School of Lyon's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

Identity

Name (English) Central School of Lyon
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym EC Lyon
Founded 1857
Motto Une grande école sans frontières
A Grande école without boundaries
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Location

Address 36, Avenue Guy de Collongue
Écully
69134 Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes
France
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Central School of Lyon Phone Number (0)4 72 18 60 00
Central School of Lyon Fax Number (0)4 78 43 39 62
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Central School of Lyon's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Central School of Lyon is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Central School of Lyon Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Central School of Lyon is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Central School of Lyon's academic range and degree level offering.



École Centrale de Lyon: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes
A&H
L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T Yes Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

Central School of Lyon Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Central School of Lyon Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Central School of Lyon categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Central School of Lyon.



Central School of Lyon: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro)
International
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro)

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Admissions

Central School of Lyon Admission Info


Central School of Lyon's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Central School of Lyon is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Central School of Lyon's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Central School of Lyon has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Central School of Lyon 's acceptance rate is not reported.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Central School of Lyon's International Students Admission International Students

Yes
École Centrale de Lyon has more than 500 international students.


Central School of Lyon's Admission Office Admission Office

Service des relations internationales - Ecole centrale de Lyon - 36, Avenue Guy de Collongue
Ecully 69134



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Size and Profile

Central School of Lyon Size and Profile


Central School of Lyon's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Central School of Lyon has a student enrollment ranging from 2,000 to 2,999, making it a small-sized institution.


Central School of Lyon's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Central School of Lyon's academic staff ranges from 100 to 199 members.


Central School of Lyon's Control Type Control Type

Central School of Lyon is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


Central School of Lyon's Entity Type Entity Type

Central School of Lyon is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Central School of Lyon's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Central School of Lyon's main campus is located in a suburban setting, meaning it is situated in a residential area near a city.


Central School of Lyon's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Central School of Lyon adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Central School of Lyon's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Central School of Lyon is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Central School of Lyon Facilities


Central School of Lyon's Library University Library

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Central School of Lyon's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Central School of Lyon's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Central School of Lyon's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Central School of Lyon Services


Central School of Lyon's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


Central School of Lyon's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Central School of Lyon's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported

Central School of Lyon's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Central School of Lyon's Career Services Career Services

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Academic Structure

Central School of Lyon Organisational Structure

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Memberships and Affiliations

Central School of Lyon Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important École Centrale de Lyon's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Groupe des Écoles Centrales (GEC)
  • Coimbra Group


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Free Online Courses

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Central School of Lyon public or private?

Central School of Lyon is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is Central School of Lyon profit or non-profit?

Central School of Lyon is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Central School of Lyon in terms of enrollment?

Central School of Lyon has a student enrollment ranging from 2,000 to 2,999, making it a small-sized institution.

What is the size of Central School of Lyon in terms of academic staff?

Central School of Lyon's academic staff ranges from 100 to 199 members.

Is Central School of Lyon a coeducational institution?

Central School of Lyon is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Central School of Lyon use?

Central School of Lyon adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is Central School of Lyon affiliated with?

None.

Does Central School of Lyon admit international students?

Yes. École Centrale de Lyon has more than 500 international students.

What is Central School of Lyon's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Central School of Lyon 's acceptance rate is not reported. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend Central School of Lyon EC Lyon?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro). International students: 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Central School of Lyon EC Lyon located?

Central School of Lyon is located in Écully, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, France. Address: 36, Avenue Guy de Collongue.

Is Central School of Lyon EC Lyon accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Central School of Lyon is accredited by Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche (since ).

Does Central School of Lyon offer financial aid?

Not reported

Does Central School of Lyon offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Central School of Lyon have a university library?

Yes

Does Central School of Lyon provide student housing and accommodation?

Not reported

Does Central School of Lyon have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Central School of Lyon offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does Central School of Lyon offer career services?

Not reported

Does Central School of Lyon offer distance learning?

Not reported

Does Central School of Lyon have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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