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- A University at the forefront of scientific research and teaching in France
- The university provides an ideal environment for undertaking extracurricular activities, with 70 student lead organisations, many cultural exhibits and sporting activities on offer year round
- Lyon is renowned for its culture, from food to architectural landmarks and has been awarded the status of UNESCO world heritage site
Université Claude Bernard Lyon I Promotional Video
Further information can be found here:
http://fst-physique.univ-lyon1.fr/international/mobilite/
About the University
The Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, also known as Université Lyon 1 or UCBL, is one of the three public universities of Lyon, France. The dominant areas of study covered by the university are science and medicine. The main administrative, teaching and research facilities are located in Villeurbanne.
The university is named after the French physiologist Claude Bernard. It is the heritage of the "faculté des sciences de Lyon", founded in 1833 and the "faculté de médecine", founded in 1874.
Lyon
Lyon is known for its historical and architectural landmarks and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was historically known as an important area for the production and weaving of silk and in modern times has developed a reputation as the capital of gastronomy in France. It has a significant role in the history of cinema due to Auguste and Louis Lumière, who invented the cinematographe in Lyon. The city is also known for its famous light festival 'Fête des Lumières' which occurs every 8 December and lasts for four days, earning Lyon the title of Capital of Lights. Legend says that the Virgin Mary saved the city from the plague and, to thank her, a statue was built. On the day it was erected, the whole city was lit by candles that its citizens had put at their windows. The local professional football team, Olympique Lyonnais, has increased Lyon's profile internationally through participation in European football championships.
Information about accommodation:
http://www.lyoncampus.info/
For information about the cost of living please see:
http://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/city_result.jsp?country=France&city=Lyon
University Website
http://www.univ-lyon1.fr/
Discover Lyon
www.lyoncampus.fr
www.lyon.fr
www.onlylyon.org
Intercultural Associations
http://lyon.ixesn.fr
Academic Exchange Adviser
If you are interested in applying, you should discuss your plans with your Academic Exchange Adviser (AEA). To find out who the AEA is for your subject area, please see the details here:
Academic Exchange Advisers
Page last updated: 8th September 2015 JC
