Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 is a large public research university located in Lyon and Villeurbanne, France. It is one of the leading universities in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region for science, technology, engineering, health and medicine. The university is known for its intense academic activity in the fields of medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, public health, biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, computer science, engineering sciences, sports sciences, earth sciences, environmental sciences, biotechnology, data science, artificial intelligence, mechanics, electronics, materials science and doctoral research. Its academic identity is well established and is based on scientific, medical, technological and research-based education.

The university provides undergraduate, postgraduate, engineering, health, professional and doctoral programmes through faculties, institutes, schools, laboratories, doctoral schools and research units. Its academic ecosystem encompasses science and technology departments, health faculties, Polytech Lyon, university technology institutes, sports science departments, medical and pharmacy education, and research laboratories. The university is also closely linked to the wider academic and medical environment in Lyon, including hospitals, research centres, public institutions, technology companies and scientific organisations.

Like most French public universities, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 charges registration fees for many national diploma programmes. The registration fee is usually €178 per year for Licence / bachelor’s-level programmes, €254 per year for Master’s-level programmes, €628 per year for engineering-level programmes and €398 per year for Doctoral registration for standard national degrees. CVEC (student and campus life contribution) is €105 per year (unless exempt). This means that the minimum annual cost payable for the university, normally excluding living costs and personal expenses, is €283 for Licence, €359 for Master, €733 for Engineering and €503 for Doctorate. Non-EU differentiated fees may be charged depending on applicant category, exemption status, programme type and final registration rules.

The university is particularly suitable for the study of health sciences, science, engineering, technology, data-related fields, public health, sports sciences and research. Lyon, one of the major academic, medical, technological and economic cities of France, provides a vibrant professional and research environment for the university. Graduates can work in healthcare, research, biotechnology, pharmacy, engineering, data science, artificial intelligence, public health, education, laboratories, medical technology, environment, sports science, scientific industries and doctoral research.”