General Overview:

The Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 (UCBL) is a public French university= The training and research activities in the sectors of health sciences, science and technology and sports sciences place Lyon 1 among the highest-ranking French universities used. The University, which has 11 campuses, welcomes more than 47,000 students each year.

Application and Course Timeline:

Eligibility Criteria:

One has to be nominated by the home university upon which they can apply to the university.

Housing, Accommodation and Transport:

Multiple types of housing are available to you: public university housing (fr. résidence CROUS); private student residences, and general housing rentals (alone or with roommates)

Visa Requirements:

• Students of non-European nationality must obtain a visa for their stay in France. Consult the Espace Campus France website in your country of residence or the French Consulate near you to find out about the types of visas and how to obtain them.
• As an exchange student, you must apply for a long-stay visa (VLS), type D, which will allow you to enter and stay in France from 4 months to 1 year. This visa will then allow you to circulate (without any other visa) in the Schengen area, provided that you do not exceed 90 days during the validity of the visa. There are two types of visas: the "temporary" long-stay visa and the "residence permit" long stay visa. If you have the opportunity, we advise you to apply for a long stay visa "valid as a residence permit" because it gives you more rights in France.
• Proof of accommodation may be required for your visa application. A reservation in a temporary accommodation (youth hostel, hotel, etc.) may be accepted. Contact the French consulate near you for more information.

Useful links and resources:

https://www.univ-lyon1.fr/medias/fichier/practical-guide-2023-2024_1689758026895-pdf