All Levels
Eiffel Excellence Scholarship
Master/PhD Monthly allowance + travel
École Normale Supérieure de Lyon
Lyon, France
"An elite public grande ecole in Lyon, strong in science and humanities"
At a Glance
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Ranking
#235 (QS)
PSW VISA
2 years (APS)
About École Normale Supérieure de Lyon
ENS de Lyon is an elite public French grande ecole that trains researchers, teachers and senior leaders. It descends from the Ecoles Normales Superieures of Fontenay-aux-Roses (1880) and Saint-Cloud (1882), and the present school was formed in 2010. It has about 2,400 students, with around 450 doctoral students. Its Monod (sciences) and Descartes (humanities) campuses are in the Gerland district of Lyon. It holds the highest 3-star Bienvenue en France label and uses its own CADENS admissions system.
Rankings & Recognition
#235
Ranked #=235 in the QS World University Rankings 2027.
Accreditations & Memberships
Part of Universite de Lyon
Bienvenue en France label (3 stars)
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
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Key Facts
1880
Founded
approx. 2,360
Total Students
approx. 250
International Students
78
Nationalities
2
Campuses
Popular Programs
Mathematics
Physics
Economics
Computer Science
Earth Sciences
Humanities
Application Details
Application Route
Online via CADENS portal
Intakes
September
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Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
92%
I-20 Processing
Long-stay student visa (VLS-TS)
Post-Study Work
2 years (APS)
Green Card Pathway
Talent Passport (skilled work)
Financials
Application Fee
N/A
Avg Scholarship
Eiffel / Charpak scholarships
Career Outcomes
95%
Placement Ratio
2 years (APS)
Post-Study Work
20 hrs/week
Work While Study
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
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Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
ENS de Lyon has two campuses in the Gerland district of Lyon: Monod for sciences and Descartes for humanities and social sciences.
Campus Details
Monod
+ Descartes campuses
Lyon
(Gerland)
Campus Forecast
Humid subtropical climate: hot summers and cool winters
Student Life & Housing
Housing
Residences on campus and private rentals in Lyon
Dining
Campus restaurants and nearby cafes
Health & Wellness
French student social security covers medical care
Activities & Clubs
Student clubs
Sports teams
Cultural festivals
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
approx. 2,360
International Students
approx. 250
Cost Deep-Dive
Annual Tuition
€3,770 / year
Intakes & Deadlines
ENS de Lyon admits international students in September through its CADENS system. Check the ENS de Lyon website for dates.
Scholarships at École Normale Supérieure de Lyon
2 scholarships available
All Levels
Charpak Scholarship
Bachelor/Master Partial support, Indian students
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
Direct Bachelor entry is limited; most students join through competitive routes at Master level.
Postgraduate
Bachelor's degree for Master's, master's for PhD. Master in Economics is fully taught in English.
English Proficiency
IELTS
TOEFL iBT
PTE Academic
Required Documents
Passport copy
Highest degree certificate
Academic transcripts
CV
Motivation letter
Recommendation letters
Language certificate (English / French)
Proof of funds
Photo
Application Process
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Choose programme
Check programmes and entry rules on the CADENS portal.
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Apply online
Apply through the CADENS portal or the Etudes en France portal where required.
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Upload documents
Upload transcripts, CV, motivation letter and language proof.
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Review
The school reviews your file; some programmes hold an interview or test.
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Admission letter
Receive the admission letter and pay the deposit if requested.
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Visa & arrive
Apply for the long-stay student visa, then validate it online within 3 months of arrival.
Campus & Location
ENS de Lyon has two campuses in the Gerland district of Lyon: Monod for sciences and Descartes for humanities and social sciences.
Master's
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Master's
Master in Economics
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Master's
Master in Mathematics
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Master's
Master in Physics
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Master's
Master in Computer Science
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Master's
Master in Earth Sciences
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Master's
Master in Biosciences
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