Exchange: Lyon 2 – Lumiere University

Lyon 2-Lumiere University is a prominent university situated in Lyon, France. Home to over 27,000 students, it is one of the major institutions within the University of Lyon system. It is a pioneer in research in arts and languages, social sciences and humanities, economics, political sciences and law. The University is spread across two campuses: the Berges du Rhône campus, located in the heart of Lyon, and the Porte des Alpes campus, situated in the suburb of Bron. The former campus location is known for its historical architecture and central location while the latter has a more modern and spacious environment. Students have taken classes here in areas such as Linguistics and Geography. 

Credit Equivalency: 60 Credits = 5.0 UofT FCE 

Courses Available: Check here. 

Restricted programs: Second year masters and vocational courses 

Housing: On-campus housing is not guaranteed but the host institution will assist in securing housing. Please find more information here. 

Note: The Fall term ends in January. Students applying to Lyon 2 for the fall term only, must check that their preferred exchange courses will end in December. 

Location

Country(ies): France
City: Lyon
Institution: University

Status

Accepting Applications: No
Timeline: Fall (Sep-Jan), Winter (Jan-May), Year-long (Sep-May)
Run By: CIE
For Credit: Yes

Deadlines: Fall/Full Year Deadline: January 15, 2025
Winter Deadline: April 2, 2025

Details

Language of Study: French
Level of Study: Undergrad, Graduate
Subjects Available at Host: All
Program Type: Study
Tuition & Incidentals: Paid to UofT
Program Fees: No fee
Funding: IE Award

Eligibility

Schools/Faculties: All
Requirements: Minimum CGPA: 2.25 (undergraduate) or B (graduate). Language Requirement: B1 level in French.