Lumière Lyon 2 University

Lumière Lyon 2 University is a renowned French public university located in Lyon, and a founding member of the University of Lyon consortium. Officially established in 1973, its roots trace back to the 19th century with the creation of the faculties of arts, law, and science. The university promotes an inclusive, humanistic, and socially engaged vision of higher education.

It hosts over 27,000 students across two main urban campuses—Berges du Rhône and Porte des Alpes—and offers a wide range of programs at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels. It specializes in arts, literature, languages, humanities, law, economics, and social sciences. Students can choose from more than 300 degree programs, including professional and research pathways, delivered across 13 faculties and institutes.

Lumière Lyon 2 is also a center for research excellence, with over 30 research laboratories and several doctoral schools, particularly active in the humanities and social sciences. The university maintains strong international ties, with over 560 partnerships in 60 countries and nearly 20% of its student body coming from abroad.

With modern facilities, a vibrant campus life, active student associations, and a commitment to cultural and social development, Lumière Lyon 2 offers a rich and dynamic environment for academic and personal growth. It combines tradition with innovation, academic rigor with openness to the world, making it one of France’s leading institutions in its fields.