Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Lyon

Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Lyon

Villeurbanne, France

"Public Engineering School in Villeurbanne"

Public Engineering School Engineering 🌐 www.insa-lyon.fr https://www.insa-lyon.fr/en

At a Glance

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Ranking #406 (QS)
PSW VISA 2 years (APS)
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About Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Lyon

INSA Lyon was founded in 1957 and is a public engineering school on the La Doua campus in Villeurbanne, Lyon. It trains engineers in a 5-year degree across many specialisms and runs international programmes.

Rankings & Recognition

#406
QS World University Rankings 2026

Accreditations & Memberships

Public engineering school

QS 2026 Performance Breakdown

Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Lyon's global standing for that metric.

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Key Facts

1957 Founded
Public Engineering School Type
Villeurbanne Location

Popular Programs

Mechanical Engineering Computer Science Civil Engineering Electrical Engineering Materials Science Biosciences

Application Details

Application Route Online via school admissions
Intakes September

Standardized Test Requirements

TestMinimum Score
IELTS
TOEFL iBT
PTE Academic
Duolingo English Test

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

2 years (APS) Post-Study Work
20 Work While Study

Where Graduates Land

Faculty & Alumni

Academic Staff — Student-Staff Ratio — —

Notable Alumni

Campus & Location

INSA Lyon is on the La Doua campus in Villeurbanne, next to Lyon.

Campus Details

1 campus - Villeurbanne

Campus Forecast

Semi-continental climate: cold winters and warm summers

Student Life & Housing

Housing

Student residences and private rentals in Villeurbanne

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
International Students
Countries Represented

Cost Deep-Dive

Annual Tuition 3,000 – 45,000 / year

Intakes & Deadlines

Institut National des Sciences Appliquees de Lyon admits international students mainly in September. Check the school website for each programme calendar.

Scholarships at Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Lyon

1 scholarship available

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All Levels

Eiffel Excellence Scholarship

Master/PhD Monthly allowance + travel

Deadline: Ask counsellor

These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.

Academic Requirements

Undergraduate High-school diploma or equivalent. Entry rules differ by programme.
Postgraduate Bachelor's degree or equivalent for Master and MSc programmes. Language test as set by each programme.

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

1
Choose programme
Check programmes and entry rules on the Institut National des Sciences Appliquees de Lyon website.
2
Apply online
Apply through the Institut National des Sciences Appliquees de Lyon website or the Etudes en France portal where required.
3
Upload documents
Upload transcripts, CV, motivation letter and language proof.
4
Review
The school reviews your file; some programmes hold an interview or test.
5
Admission letter
Receive the admission letter and pay the deposit if requested.
6
Visa & arrive
Apply for the long-stay student visa, then validate it online within 3 months of arrival.

Campus & Location

INSA Lyon is on the La Doua campus in Villeurbanne, next to Lyon.

1 of 1 courses
Master's 1
Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Lyon
📍 Villeurbanne
Master's courses, Full-time
Study language: French, English
Duration: 5 years
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