Partner Presentation: Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1

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2. KEY-FIGURES
• 39 000 students
• More than 300 degree-granting programs
• 9 250 graduates per year
• 12% foreign students from 124 countries
• 5 000 employees
• Budget of 390 million Euros
• 13 geographical sites
• 13 faculties
The Claude Bernard University Lyon 1:

3. INTERNATIONAL OUTREACH
Lyon 1 is highly active internationally. The institution seeks to
develop partnerships both in developed and developing
countries.
• Erasmus : 450 subject agreements with 260 universities in 25
countries
• 50 teaching staff exchanges per year
• 141 active partnering agreements with 41 countries
• 1 400 student mobility grants per year
• 15 dual and joint degree programs
• 7 consortia, 13 associated international laboratories
• 1 000 outgoing students
• 3 500 incoming foreign students
• 144 students co-tutored for PhD thesis

4. POTENTIAL PARTNERS
• Polytech Lyon
• Master « Math in action,
from concept to innovation »
• INSA de Lyon
Master
« IngénierieMathématique »
Spécialité à finalité recherche :
« Maths en action : du concept à
l’innovation »
• École Centrale de Lyon

5. Applied mathematics in numerical and stochastic modelling
3 majors:
•Environment and Geoscience, from models to prediction
•Fluids and materials, from physics laws to operational math
•Biomathematics, theory and application
Master Math in action
« Ingénie
Courses possible in English

6. A 5-year post-baccalaureate course of
excellence in engineering
Baccalaureate in science
or equivalent
First cycle
2 years
Second Engineering cycle
3 years2nd
year CPGE,
L2 or L3
DUT and BTS or equivalent
1
2
3
4
5
M 1 Master’s degree
or recognized equivalent
1st
year CPGE,
L1 or equivalent
Engineering degree
Master’s level
CAREER
PhD
Master’s degree
in Research
TRAINING

7. 6majors:
Biomedical Engineering
Computer Science
Materials Sciences
Mechanical Engineering
Modeling and Applied
Mathematics
Industrial Engineering
and Robotics
6majors:
Biomedical Engineering
Computer Science
Materials Sciences
Mechanical Engineering
Modeling and Applied
Mathematics
Industrial Engineering
and Robotics

8. International relations
• Numerous exchange agreementsNumerous exchange agreements within
Europe, with Canada, USA, Latin America
(Brazil), and lately China.
• More than 20 agreementsMore than 20 agreements signed with
foreign universities and companies.
• >20% of a class>20% of a class carry out their 5th year 6
month internships abroad or are part of an
exchange program (semester or year abroad)

9. École Centrale de Lyon
• Centrale graduate school networkCentrale graduate school network
Paris, Lille, Nantes, Marseille, Beijing.
• Acoustics, bioscience, nanotechnologyAcoustics, bioscience, nanotechnology
Est. 1857
Imperial College London

10. INSA Lyon,
Humanism and diversity,
The real basis of its identity
of students receive grants31%
of engineering students are girls32%
of students are foreigners30%
National network: Toulouse, Strasbourg,
Rennes, Rouen, Orléans, Bourges

11. INTERNATIONAL
nationalities represented
100
INSA Lyon,
A major school
open to the world
Over
international
courses
(ASINSA, AMERINSA,
EURINSA, SCAN)
4
Over
partner
universities
250

12. engineering
courses
12
TRAINING
Biochemistry and Biotechnologies
Bioinformatics and Modelling
Civil Engineering and Urban Development
Energy and Environmental EngineeringElectrical Engineering*
Mechanical Engineering Design*
Mechanical Engineering Development
Mechanical Engineering Plastics Processes*Industrial EngineeringInformation Technology
Sciences and Material Engineering
Telecommunications services and uses
A second
training cycle
* Apprenticeships and sandwich courses are also available

13. students
graduates every year,
with 900 engineers in 12 specialist fields
5,400
34,000INSA engineers throughout the world
1,300
An engineering school of excellence

14. for engineers in France
(“Usine Nouvelle” ranking 2012)
for engineers in France
50th
position in Europe and 149th
position in the world
(QS World University Rankings 2012 – “Engineering & Information Technology” category)
for post B.Sc. engineers in France
(Students’ Best – “L’Express” 2012)
1st
school
3rd
school
4th
school
for engineers at the
forefront of research (“Industrie & Technologies” 2012)
4th
school
INSA Lyon,
At the top of the rankings

15. TRAINING
Masters
(MSC : masters
of Science)11
Specialist
Masters
(MS)
9 Doctorate Schools
8
And a 3rd
cycle
course

16. • Teaching given by professionals
• Training periods in companies throughout the courses
• Projects in partnership with industry
INSA Lyon
Training closely linked with industry
• An Engineer-Entrepreneur course
A partnership foundation for
developing INSA Lyon
INDUSTRY

17. • Average time needed for finding a 1st
job: 1.2 months
• 76%have found a job in less than two months
• Annual starting salary: 36 K€
• 83% have a job of non-determined duration
• 96% of jobs have executive status
• 12%of 2010 graduates have found
their first job abroad
*source: job placement enquiry 2012: 2011 graduates
INDUSTRY
Graduate employment figures

18. INTERNATIONAL
Representational offices
Shanghai, Curitiba, Mexico,
Hô-Chi-Minh-Ville and Sendai5
Over
78%
30%of foreign
students received
every year
INSA student
engineers
in immersion abroad
every year

19. RESEARCH
with 21laboratories
INSA Lyon, a major school and …
A research and
innovation centre
Research
centres
6

20. INSA Lyon, a major school and …
A research and
innovation centre
659
632
RESEARCH
Researcher-teachers and
researchers
Doctoral
students

21. R&D
INSAVALOR, R&D subsidiary,
The INSA Lyon enhancement and permanent training unit
industrial contracts, with over
835 50%
patents registered since 2007*60
start-ups created since 2007*16 *in the name of INSA Lyon or one of its researcher-teachers
in services

22. CAMPUS & STUDENT LIFE
INSA Lyon,
A university town,
with intense associative life
residences (3,100 beds)11
catering units
(1,000,000 meals per year)3
Students’ House with
a surface of 1000 m21

23. CAMPUS & STUDENT LIFE
INSA Lyon,
A university town,
with intense associative life
Clubs and associations
130
Theatre/auditorium
managed by students1

24. INSA de LyonINSA de Lyon
Join us on social networks
www.insa-lyon.fr

25. INSA Lyon,
At the heart of the INSA Group
Rennes
Created in 1966
1,700 students
Rouen
Created in 1985
1,600 students
Toulouse
Created in 1963
2,200 students
Strasbourg
Created in 2003
1,600 studentsLyon
Created in 1957
5,400 students
+ 2 INSA partners: The Ecole Nationale Supérieure d’Ingénieurs at Bourges (ENSIB) and
the Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Céramique Industrielle at Limoges (ENSCI).
Opening on Jan 1st 2014: The INSA Centre Val de Loire, the 6th INSA

26. Modeling & Applied Mathematics
Goals :Goals :
To train engineers with specific competences in : the modeling of complex problems, the
understanding of their fundamental aspects, the devising of the numerical implementation
of these solutions
Strong points :Strong points :
Multidisciplinary training covering a wide scope of applied mathematics and providing a good
command of IT, particularly in connection with parallel architectures, statistics and probabilities,
numerical analysis, computer science.
Branches of industry :Branches of industry :
In France and abroad:
food processing, insurance, banking, mass marketing, computer
science, pharmaceutical laboratories marketing, transport,
space research, communication etc...
Facilities :Facilities :
Available at CDCSP (Centre pour le Développement du Calcul Scientifique Parallèle) : a four-
processor SGI Altix 350, one 32 processor Compaq Sierra server, one 10 bi-processor beawolf
server.
Fourth and fithyear students are provided with lap -top computers.
Typical positions of graduates in France and abroad:Typical positions of graduates in France and abroad:
Modeling and parallel computing of coastal flows
Financial engineering

27. Mechanical Engineering
Goals :Goals :
To train engineers with specific competences either in fluid mechanics and energetics, or in solid
and structure mechanics, for :
Conception, modeling and computing, research and development consultancy.
Strong points :Strong points :
Multidisciplinary training in keeping with the great variety of job opportunities in the mechanical
industry, with special emphasis on modeling and the numerical simulation of industrial problems.
Branches of industry :Branches of industry :
automobile, aeronautic and space industry, process engineering, the environment and energy
production...
Engineering and Design departments.
Research and development centers of bigmanufacturing companies.
Facilities :Facilities :
Polytech Lyon own newly-equipped lab-work rooms and access to the experimental platforms of
the University research laboratories.
Typical positions of graduates in France and abroad:Typical positions of graduates in France and abroad:
Modeling and CFD of processes
Production and industrial engineering

28. Material Sciences
Goals :Goals :
To train engineers with specific competences in : Materials sciences Surface sciences (their properties,
treatment and modification) Computer aided design and modeling
Strong points :Strong points :
Multidisciplinary training in materials sciences and surface engineering, multi-materials and composite
materials, formulation, implementation and transformation of materials (polymers, metals, ceramics, and
biomaterials), numericalmethods, coating and surface treatment.
Access to a double diploma : Polytech Lyon diploma and MS
Branches of activity :Branches of activity :
Companies specializing in surface treatment, in multimaterials and compositematerial engineering, in the
implementation of materials, and in the control of their properties.
Private or public R&D centres.
Consultancy companies in engineering and technology transfer.
Facilities :Facilities :
An IT platform of 30 computers distributed between Lyon ‘Atelier Inter Productique’ (AIP) and Polytech
Lyon, with 3D design and simulation software.
Instruments for materials structure and surface characterization : electronic microscopes, near field
microscopy, X-ray diffusion and diffraction...
Devices for materials and surface implementation : instrumented
extruders, surface treatment by plasma....
Typical positions of graduates in France and abroad:Typical positions of graduates in France and abroad:
R&D
Production

29. Industrial Engineering & Robotics
Goals :Goals :
To train engineers with multidisciplinary technical competences in a variety of domains associated with
production : mechanics, hydraulics and electronics automation and numerical techniques Production
management, quality, control and general management
Strong points :Strong points :
A wide scope of competences fostering adaptability to a great variety of industrial branches
Branches of industry :
Practically all sectors of manufacturing : the automobile industry, aeronautics, the chemical industry, the
textile industry, metallurgy, food processing, information technology etc...
Facilities :Facilities :
Free access to the modern and spacious Diderot technopole of Greater Roanne. Free access IT platform of
50 computers equipped with the latest scientific and management software.
An instrumented and automated technological platform for industrial processes. Weekly access to Lyon
‘Atelier Inter Productique (AIP) to study the robotization and visual techniques of production.
Strong support of the district (grants premises, and student accomodation...).
Typical positions of graduates in France and abroad:Typical positions of graduates in France and abroad:
Design engineer
Production manager

30. Computer Science
Goals :Goals :
To train system analysts and engineers specialized in computer systems for the management of
companies.
Strong points :Strong points :
Multidisciplinary training focusing on IT ( designing, developing and implementing information
systems for the management of companies and institutions ) The School relies on world leaders in
IC T.
Branches of Industry :Branches of Industry :
Graduates of Polytech Lyon have access to all jobs related to information systems in all sectors.
Facilities :Facilities :
Almost 25% of the courses are given by IT executives and specialists of topical domains . Software,
widely spread in companies such as Oracle, Cognos, SAS, Arena etc… are used. Students have
access to aWifi-equipped building with 140 computers connected byWLAN and
2 rooms specially designed for network system training.
Typical positions of graduates in France and abroad:Typical positions of graduates in France and abroad:
Jobs related to information systems : software engineers, application programmers or
computer systems administrators
Jobs related to technical and technological approaches such as : database
administrators, webmasters, help desk engineers, decision-making experts, ICT
consultants, project managers, and engineers specialized in ‘quality’ or ‘safety’

31. Biomedical Engineering
Goals :Goals :
To train engineers capable of : shaping, implementing and controlling investment and maintenance
policies of biomedical facilities.
Strong points :Strong points :
This multidisciplinary and highly professional training in connection with the Lyon Hospital Complex
clearly focuses on medical instrumentation i.e. medical scanning and hospital technical platforms.
Branches of activity :Branches of activity :
Hospitals and clinics, or companies which develop medical instruments for health and biology, health
organizations (AFSSAPS, GMED etc…)
Institutions at various levels (local and regional authorities). Companies etc…
Facilities :Facilities :
Experimental facilities for lab work in electronics, measurements and instrumentation. Students have
access to the facilities of the research labs of nearby hospitals and clinics (scanning, ultra sounds and
nuclear physics).
Typical positions of graduates in France and abroad:Typical positions of graduates in France and abroad:
Engineer in a hospital
Sales engineer in medical instrumentation
R&D engineer in biomedical instrumentation
Technical advisor

32. A short presentation of
Polytech Lyon
Engineering School
of the University Lyon 1
Director : Pascal FOURNIER
Deputy Director : Fabienne OUDIN
Contact for International Relations :
International Relations Executive Director
Didier LEONARD
didier.leonard@univ-lyon1.fr
international@polytech-lyon.fr

33. The student unions
help new students, enhance school spirit, organize numerous
sports, cultural events and also meetings with alumni and professionals.
• Alumni
• Arts office – danse, music, photography, theater …
• Sports office
• Students office – parties and events
• FORUM ENTREPRISES – job search
• IDEE – welcoming and animation for foreign students
• 4L Trophy
• POLYENCO - junior industry Polytech Lyon
• RIR ROBOTIQUE
• TIMISTIL - Shell Eco-marathon

34. Scientific and technical training
Bachelor – Master - Doctorate
Physical Education and Sports
Science and Techniques
ObservatoryTeacher training
Engineering school
Polytech Lyon
Institute of Financial
Science and Insurance
Faculty of Science and Technology
University Institute
of Technology
TEACHING

35. RESEARCH
The Claude Bernard University Lyon 1
is a multidisciplinary institution that is
involved in basic research and its
applications.
It currently has 69 research
laboratories whose work focuses in
particular on the areas of health,
environment and materials.
The leading French university in patents
More than 4 500 international publications per year
40 patent applications per year

36. INTERNATIONAL OUTREACH
Lyon 1 is highly active internationally. The institution seeks to
develop partnerships both in developed and developing
countries.
• Erasmus : 450 subject agreements with 260 universities in 25
countries
• 50 teaching staff exchanges per year
• 141 active partnering agreements with 41 countries
• 1 400 student mobility grants per year
• 15 dual and joint degree programs
• 7 consortia, 13 associated international laboratories
• 1 000 outgoing students
• 3 500 incoming foreign students
• 144 students co-tutored for PhD thesis

37. Vice-president
Denis BOURGEOIS
Vice-president
Denis BOURGEOIS
Administrative and financial
management
Naïma SEFOUANE
Administrative and financial
management
Naïma SEFOUANE
Mobility grants
Sandrine GUERTENER
Virginie PENEL
Mobility grants
Sandrine GUERTENER
Virginie PENEL
Mobility
in Europe outside Europe
Catherine Caroline
GUILLAUMON GREMY
Mobility
in Europe outside Europe
Catherine Caroline
GUILLAUMON GREMY
Communications
Audrey
CHENEVIER
Communications
Audrey
CHENEVIER
Cooperation
Sabrina
BAULARD
Cooperation
Sabrina
BAULARD
Administrative
Director
Olivier GRANGE
Administrative
Director
Olivier GRANGE
Presentation of the International
Relations Department

38. International Relations
Department
International Relations
Department
2 Project
Managers in
charge of the
international
relations
2 Project
Managers in
charge of the
international
relations
The International
Relations Offices
 The Director of the
faculty
 1 International Mobility
Correspondent
 1 International Mobility
Administrative Assistant
The International
Relations Offices
 The Director of the
faculty
 1 International Mobility
Correspondent
 1 International Mobility
Administrative Assistant
International Relations : Partners
BOREAL
Foreign
students
orientation
office of Lyon 1
BOREAL
Foreign
students
orientation
office of Lyon 1
EURAXESS
(Université de
Lyon:
federation of 20
Higher
Education
Institutes)
EURAXESS
(Université de
Lyon:
federation of 20
Higher
Education
Institutes)

39. STUDENT LIFE
Cultural activities, sports and physical
activities, involvement of students in
university life, Lyon 1 university offers
an active and rewarding life
student experience.
The quality of life for students at the
Claude Bernard University Lyon 1 is
also closely linked to the activities of
more than fifty clubs spread over the
different campuses.

40. QUALITY OF LIFE
• Listed a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1998
• Rich historical heritage: 2,000 years of history
• Dynamic culture and arts scene: Museums, Theatre, Opera, Festival of Lights,
Dance Biennial, Biennale of Contemporary Art, etc.
• Paris is 2 hours away, the Mediterranean just an hour and half
• Within easy reach of a wide variety of areas of outstanding beauty: mountains (Mont
Blanc), vineyards, gentle valleys, the largest lakes in France (Lake Geneva, Lake
Bourget and Lake Annecy).
Lyon:

41. LYON 1 TOMORROW
Ongoing development of major modernization projects, with
the foundations laid and the launch of specific work; improved
services for staff and students ... Lyon 1 will be present at
all the key events to maintain its attractiveness.
The Claude Bernard University Lyon 1 is committed to
sustainable development. First, the institution maintains an
inventory of the environmental, social and economic
performance of its campus. Secondly, it has long-term
commitments to a range of approaches that will ensure the
sustainable development of the university.
The University has signed up to an ambitious policy for
improving its teaching and education innovation using the
tools of tomorrow. The use of 3D is an asset in the learning
process because it provides animated representations of
events and processes.

42. CONTACT
Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1
Direction des Relations Internationales
8 avenue Rockefeller
69008 Lyon
France
http://www.univ-lyon1.fr/international/
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