The Lumière Lyon 2 University focuses on a strong and rigorous vision of
higher education and research, driven by a spirit and values that are also its
hallmark: humanist, open and committed. Located in the heart of the Metropolis
of Lyon, it is one of the few universities to offer such a wide spectrum of
disciplines: human and social sciences, humanities, law, economics and
management. It hosts nearly 29,000 students and 1,800 staff (teachers and
administrative staff) on 2 main campuses (Berges du Rhône and Porte des Alpes)
and 3 complementary sites (Rachais, Ecully and Le Vinatier). Its varied
training courses are aimed at all audiences and it combines openness and
success for as many people as possible. Affirming its attachment to the
principles of public service, the Lumière Lyon 2 University places the
requirement for quality and academic ambition at the service of the development
of critical thinking, intellectual training and understanding of our society.
Through its research programmes and numerous actions to disseminate knowledge,
it fully participates in social progress. Maintaining numerous links with
institutional, cultural and socio-economic partners, both in terms of training
and research, it is part of the dynamism of the territory, contributes to its
influence and ensures professional integration. Openness to the world is a
major challenge and it is addressing it by offering diplomas and research
activities in international partnership and by encouraging student mobility.
Transmission and sharing of knowledge
29,000 students
13 training entities spread over 4 areas of training and research:
Arts, letters, languages
Law, economics, management
Humanities and Social Science
Science, technology, health
Multidisciplinary research open to the city
1,000 doctoral
students of which 36% international
32 laboratories
including 17 mixed research units (UMR) in joint supervision with the CNRS
8 research federations
4 laboratories of
excellence (Labex)
A university open to the world
560 cooperation
agreements with 370 partner institutions in 60 countries
25 diplomas in
international partnership
142 nationalities
represented
A stimulating study environment
2 main campuses (Berges
du Rhône and Porte des Alpes) and 3 complementary sites (Rachais,
Ecully and Le Vinatier)
1,800 staff, 52% of
which are teachers and researchers and 48% are administrative staff
More than 60 student
associations
More that 1,000 partners companies
About
The Lumière Lyon 2 University focuses on a strong and rigorous vision of
higher education and research, driven by a spirit and values that are also its
hallmark: humanist, open and committed. Located in the heart of the Metropolis
of Lyon, it is one of the few universities to offer such a wide spectrum of
disciplines: human and social sciences, humanities, law, economics and
management. It hosts nearly 29,000 students and 1,800 staff (teachers and
administrative staff) on 2 main campuses (Berges du Rhône and Porte des Alpes)
and 3 complementary sites (Rachais, Ecully and Le Vinatier). Its varied
training courses are aimed at all audiences and it combines openness and
success for as many people as possible. Affirming its attachment to the
principles of public service, the Lumière Lyon 2 University places the
requirement for quality and academic ambition at the service of the development
of critical thinking, intellectual training and understanding of our society.
Through its research programmes and numerous actions to disseminate knowledge,
it fully participates in social progress. Maintaining numerous links with
institutional, cultural and socio-economic partners, both in terms of training
and research, it is part of the dynamism of the territory, contributes to its
influence and ensures professional integration. Openness to the world is a
major challenge and it is addressing it by offering diplomas and research
activities in international partnership and by encouraging student mobility.
Transmission and sharing of knowledge
29,000 students
13 training entities spread over 4 areas of training and research:
Arts, letters, languages
Law, economics, management
Humanities and Social Science
Science, technology, health
Multidisciplinary research open to the city
1,000 doctoral
students of which 36% international
32 laboratories
including 17 mixed research units (UMR) in joint supervision with the CNRS
8 research federations
4 laboratories of
excellence (Labex)
A university open to the world
560 cooperation
agreements with 370 partner institutions in 60 countries
25 diplomas in
international partnership
142 nationalities
represented
A stimulating study environment
2 main campuses (Berges
du Rhône and Porte des Alpes) and 3 complementary sites (Rachais,
Ecully and Le Vinatier)
1,800 staff, 52% of
which are teachers and researchers and 48% are administrative staff
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Université Lumière Lyon 2
About
The Lumière Lyon 2 University focuses on a strong and rigorous vision of higher education and research, driven by a spirit and values that are also its hallmark: humanist, open and committed. Located in the heart of the Metropolis of Lyon, it is one of the few universities to offer such a wide spectrum of disciplines: human and social sciences, humanities, law, economics and management. It hosts nearly 29,000 students and 1,800 staff (teachers and administrative staff) on 2 main campuses (Berges du Rhône and Porte des Alpes) and 3 complementary sites (Rachais, Ecully and Le Vinatier). Its varied training courses are aimed at all audiences and it combines openness and success for as many people as possible. Affirming its attachment to the principles of public service, the Lumière Lyon 2 University places the requirement for quality and academic ambition at the service of the development of critical thinking, intellectual training and understanding of our society. Through its research programmes and numerous actions to disseminate knowledge, it fully participates in social progress. Maintaining numerous links with institutional, cultural and socio-economic partners, both in terms of training and research, it is part of the dynamism of the territory, contributes to its influence and ensures professional integration. Openness to the world is a major challenge and it is addressing it by offering diplomas and research activities in international partnership and by encouraging student mobility.
Transmission and sharing of knowledge
29,000 students
13 training entities spread over 4 areas of training and research:
Multidisciplinary research open to the city
A university open to the world
A stimulating study environment
About
The Lumière Lyon 2 University focuses on a strong and rigorous vision of higher education and research, driven by a spirit and values that are also its hallmark: humanist, open and committed. Located in the heart of the Metropolis of Lyon, it is one of the few universities to offer such a wide spectrum of disciplines: human and social sciences, humanities, law, economics and management. It hosts nearly 29,000 students and 1,800 staff (teachers and administrative staff) on 2 main campuses (Berges du Rhône and Porte des Alpes) and 3 complementary sites (Rachais, Ecully and Le Vinatier). Its varied training courses are aimed at all audiences and it combines openness and success for as many people as possible. Affirming its attachment to the principles of public service, the Lumière Lyon 2 University places the requirement for quality and academic ambition at the service of the development of critical thinking, intellectual training and understanding of our society. Through its research programmes and numerous actions to disseminate knowledge, it fully participates in social progress. Maintaining numerous links with institutional, cultural and socio-economic partners, both in terms of training and research, it is part of the dynamism of the territory, contributes to its influence and ensures professional integration. Openness to the world is a major challenge and it is addressing it by offering diplomas and research activities in international partnership and by encouraging student mobility.
Transmission and sharing of knowledge
29,000 students
13 training entities spread over 4 areas of training and research:
Multidisciplinary research open to the city
A university open to the world
A stimulating study environment
University highlights
Université Lumière Lyon 2 is one of the top Public universities in Lyon, France. It is ranked #1001+ in QS Global World Rankings 2021.
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