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Bachelor's programmes
Engineering & Technology (1)
About
History
- Created in 1957 by philosopher Gaston Berger and Rector Jean Capelle, INSA Lyon is the oldest and largest of the six schools making up the INSA Group.
- INSA engineers lead careers built around a logic of high adaptability, a pioneering approach to science and technology, and a strong sense of social responsibility.
Education
INSA Lyon is a leader in science education, as well as a pioneer in terms of its policies concerning accessibility and diversity. INSA Lyon stands out from the crowd. For example, it is one of the few engineering schools that houses a High Level Sports Section (SSHN) recognised by the Ministry for Sport.
Research
With its 23 laboratories, INSA Lyon applies a multi disciplinary scientific policy aimed at excellence in partnership with three other science oriented higher education establishments of the Lyon region (Ecole Centrale de Lyon, Ecole Normale Supérieure-Sciences, Université Claude Bernard-Lyon 1, Université Lumière Lyon 2, Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3, Université Jean Monnet Saint-Etienne).
Career
The recruitment of teachers - researchers at INSA Lyon:
- Higher education : University Professor (PR), Assistant Professor (MCF), Assistant (ASS), Lecturers or Master of language; Temporary employee in Education and Research (ATER), Part Time Associate Professor (PAST).
- Secondary education: 2nd Level Teachers (PRCE / PRAG): Certified Professor / Accredited Professor.
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QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2020
501 -23
2019
478 -27
2018
451
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World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2020
601
2019
601
2018
601
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Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2020
759 24
2019
783
2018
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Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2019
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2018
901
2017
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ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
The Student Counselling and Support Service offers a warm welcome with personal advice and support by psychologists for all students throughout their education at INSA Lyon, with the aim of helping them succeed. Individual counselling sessions can be on a regular or as-needed basis depending on the students' preferences, and take place in an understanding, non-judgemental and strictly confidential setting.
Medical services
The Student Health Centre provides medical care, counselling, support and prevention for students who have or develop health problems of any kind whatsoever (physiological or psychological, temporary or permanent disability).
Student Life
Campus life
On the edge of the Lyon-Villeurbanne conurbation, in an area that is rich in open spaces (Tête d'Or park, Feyssine pedestrian area), with an international outlook (International Residence, Interpol Head Quarters), the LyonTech campus (la Doua) benefits from a dense network of communication routes.
Student clubs
INSA Lyon has a tradition of a particularly rich association life on campus LyonTech-La Doua and Oyonnax. Close to a hundred student associations and clubs have been recorded. The establishment offers them direct support providing sixty or so associations with premises, with a total area reserved for association life of about 3,500 m2, including the Student Centre, the departments and the residences.
Student Reviews
What to expect in Aerospace Bachelor?
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
INSA Lyon is an excellent institution with highly skilled staff. Usually highly demanding, but very enjoyable experience. There are opportunities to learn outside the bare curriculum, which is always welcomed. Furthermore, in this course in particular, there is a real sense of teamwork. A number of projects are done in groups and a real support system is present. Classes...
Great experience
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
I'm currently studying in the International Bachelor of Insa specialized in Mechanics, Materials and Aerospace. People are from all over the world so you get to discover many different cultures. Third semester takes place in Scotland in the university of Strathclyde. This course is fully taught in English and it gives solid basis in general engineering. You have many...
A real international experience!
Ramzi rated 5 out of 5 stars
Classmates are from all over the world and you get to experience a bit of everyone's culture. You also have a chance to study in France and Scotland which are two beautiful countries. This Bachelor offers many tools for you to become a great engineer. Indeed, in three years you will see yourself become more mature and being able to think more professionally. Furthermore,...
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