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About ECL
École Centrale de Lyon (ECL) — public non-profit institution. It is located in Lyon, France. As a part of Groupe des Écoles Centrales, Coimbra Group, ECL is actively building the academic environment in France.
The educational institution is in 601 position of Times Higher Education World University Ranking (THE).
ECL carries out research in several scientific areas.
Location
Lyon, France
Establishment year
1857
Students
2,088
International students
501
Female students
25%
Place in ratings
Rating THE
2025#701
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The academic calendar at ECL is divided into two semesters. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. French programs at ECL start from 1,000 USD per year. Before admission, you should pass a language exam at least at a B2 level. English programs are about twice as expensive. Check the university website for up-to-date information on tuition fees and available scholarships.
When choosing an educational institution, it is important to be aware of additional costs: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses.
Academic calendar
Semesters
Bachelor
Local1,130USD/year
Foreign1,000USD/year
Master
Local1,130USD/year
Foreign1,000USD/year
ECL campus
The campus of the educational institution is suburban. The advantages of such a location include the ability to quickly get to the city, access to various types of recreation (in nature and in the city) and a close-knit student community. The university has a functioning library. In addition to educational materials in various scientific areas, it contains a collection of classical and contemporary literature. Not only locals study at ECL, but also students from other countries. The variety of cultures represented broadens the horizons of students and fills student life with all sorts of activities, the purpose of which is cultural exchange.
To stay in France after graduation for another 18 months, you need to apply for a graduate visa, which allows you to work without an offer from an employer. Look for more immigration options in our article.
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