A humanities and social sciences university in the heart of Lyon

Located in the centre of Lyon – a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the second largest university town in France – and in Bourg-en-Bresse (Ain), Jean Moulin Lyon 3 University offers a learning and research space focused on the humanities and social sciences with programmes ranging from three-year foundation degrees to PhDs (Bac +3 to Bac +8). With seven doctoral schools and 16 research units, the University develops interdisciplinary research linked to major social issues.

A member of the University of Lyon – Community of Universities and Institutions (COMUE) – it welcomes more than 27,600 students and offers a wide range of career-oriented programmes within a high-quality learning framework conducive to intellectual and personal development.

With more than 4,700 international students welcomed each year, numerous partnerships around the world and scientific collaboration projects with foreign universities, Jean Moulin University demonstrates its commitment to internationalisation by promoting the mobility of its students and teaching staff.

Ensuring that access to higher education is based on equal opportunities is a constant concern for Jean Moulin Lyon 3 University, affirming our conviction that diversity and distinctiveness are assets and that our differences also play a role in defining who we are.

Jean Moulin University is fully engaged with its socio-economic partners and does everything in its power to contribute to students’ success and professional integration by promoting internships, work-study programmes and entrepreneurship.

Diverses course offering

The University offers career-oriented programmes in Law, Political Science & International Relations, Francophone studies, Administration, Management, Accounting, Philosophy, Languages, Arts, History, Geography & Planning, and Information & Communication with qualifications ranging from two-year foundation degrees (Bac +2) to PhDs (Bac +8) in six faculties and institute.

Jean Moulin Lyon 3 University offers programmes structured in accordance with the European higher education “three-cycle” system, based primarily on three types of degree – Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral degrees – and employing the ECTS credits principle (European Credits Transfer System). The University also offers national degrees and diplomas outside the three-cycle system: DUTs (two-year technical degrees) and professional degrees. Students can also choose to specialise in a number of fields with university diplomas (DUs) and certificates. Finally, the University offers preparatory courses for national diplomas and competitive exams (accounting, education sector, legal careers, etc.).
 

Faculty of Law

With nearly 150 years of history, the Faculty of Law of Jean Moulin Lyon 3 University stands as one of the leading law faculties in France, regularly ranked as the top institution outside Paris. It is distinguished by its ability to combine high-level research, legal expertise, and strong professional orientation. Academic pathways are designed in close collaboration with legal and judicial professionals, ensuring rigorous training aligned with the demands of legal careers. Deeply international in outlook, the Faculty of Law is a recognized authority in comparative law and foreign legal systems, a reputation dating back to the creation of the Institute of Comparative Law in 1920. It offers innovative university diplomas, offshore programs, a double degree, and an LL.M. in International and European Business Law. Around 12% of its students are international, reflecting a global openness that is fully embedded in its academic DNA.

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Research informs teaching across all programs, especially at the Master’s level, and supports business development. The activities of the school support the growth of is regionally-rooted ecosystem, as evidenced by the records of the graduates’ job placement statistics. The @iaelyon experience is a key focus for the school, encompassing both the student journey and internal human resources, who contribute to the activities of the school. The school emphasizes inclusivity, internships, and volunteering, boasting high employment rates and transformative contributions to education, research, and societal impact.
Capitalizing on its strong regional ties and global presence, it collaborates with 150+ international partners and engages 2,000 organizations.?

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Faculty of Languages 

The Faculty of Languages welcomes around 4,900 students and offers programmes in 16 different languages, with 2 Bachelor’s (Licence) majors and 8 Master’s specialisations. Teaching combines strong academic training, professional skills and more than 60 partner universities worldwide.

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Faculty of Humanities, Literature and Societies

The Faculty of Humanities, Literature and Societies brings together 6 departments and nearly 2,700 students in disciplines across literature, humanities and social sciences. With 39 degree programmes, 10 competitive exam preparation tracks and 9 research units, it offers demanding academic paths closely linked to research and professional integration.

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Faculty of Philosophy

With around 760 students, the Faculty of Philosophy offers the full philosophy curriculum, from Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees to Doctorate, as well as university diplomas. Teaching combines rigorous training in the history of philosophy and contemporary thought with active research within the Institut de Recherches Philosophiques de Lyon (IRPhiL) and numerous collaborations in France and abroad.?

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IUT Jean Moulin 

The IUT Jean Moulin focuses on one core mission: professionalisation for students. It welcomes more than 1,100 students each year across its different sites, through project-based learning and close links with the socio?economic world, preparing students for rapid entry into the labour market and further study in applied fields.?

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A prestigious and high-quality learning environment

 
With its three university 澳门银河的网站多少es located in the heart of Lyon and Bourg-en-Bresse, the University offers an exceptional and high-quality learning environment. Benefiting from the geographical location of the Greater Lyon area, which is positioned at the crossroads of several major European communication routes, and the city’s diverse economic, cultural and sporting infrastructures, Jean Moulin University is a highly attractive and appealing place to study.
 
 

A university with an international outlook


Resolutely open to Europe and the world, Jean Moulin Lyon 3 University develops long-term partnerships with foreign universities, allowing its students to benefit from international mobility initiatives: study trips, internships, gap years, overseas diploma programmes, double degrees, summer programmes, etc. It also emphasises foreign language learning in all of its programmes.

Each year, the University also welcomes large numbers of foreign students, both in courses open to all students and in tailor-made courses in French or English, such as the DEUF (French university studies) or SELF (Study in English in Lyon, France).
 

An attractive student life


In addition to the resources that we make available to our students to help them succeed, Jean Moulin University is committed to supporting the vibrancy of its 澳门银河的网站多少es and attaches great importance to student life. Students have access to arts and culture, sporting activities adapted to all levels, dynamic student associations, and an introduction to entrepreneurship, enabling them to benefit from a wide range of activities and encouraging their intellectual and personal development.
 

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