ForsaEduforsaedu.comAbout the scholarship program
École normale supérieure de Lyon (ENS de Lyon), one of France's most prestigious higher-education institutions, runs an international selection program that admits outstanding foreign students with a monthly scholarship, alongside other mobility and research grants. Selection is based on the academic file and an interview. Conditions and deadlines are published on the grants and scholarships page.
Available programmes
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Ampère Excellence Scholarship – ENS de Lyon 2027
MasterLiving Stipend Only26 majorsNext cycle not announced yet
Life and living
Lyon · France
Life and living
Lyon · France
Living in Lyon
France’s third city and gastronomic capital, a large student city with the Lyon universities, ENS de Lyon and EM Lyon, and lower costs than Paris.
Student housing
2026 prices: CROUS room EUR 200–400 a month, private student residence EUR 400–550, room in a shared flat EUR 400–600, studio EUR 400–800 depending on the area.
Transport for students
TCL offers reduced passes for 18–25-year-olds and students (not affected by the January 2025 increase), and a solidarity pass that is free or EUR 11 a month depending on income (September 2026).
Top landmarks
Basilica of Fourvière
Elwood j blues · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Vieux Lyon
Karldupart · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Place Bellecour
Corentin Eustacchi · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Parc de la Tête d’Or
Last verified: October 2026
Sources:INSEEMeridiane – Student housing in Lyon 2026TCL – Abonnements solidaires (Sept 2026)SYTRAL – Tarification 2025
Studying and living in France
Costs and living
Public university fees for 2026–2027 (national diplomas): • Non-EU students (differentiated fees): €2,902 a year for a licence and €3,950 for a master’s. • National rate (EU students and exempted students): €178 for a licence and €255 for a master’s. • Doctorate at the national rate for everyone (about €397). • Exemption: since the decree of 19 May 2026, granted on individual request according to personal and financial circumstances, up to 30% of non-EU students in 2026–2027 (then 25% and 20%). French government and CROUS scholarship holders are exempt automatically. Some universities, such as Sorbonne Université and Tours, have announced exemption policies for 2026–2027. • Student life contribution (CVEC): €105 a year. • Private Grandes Écoles and business schools cost much more (often several thousand to over €15,000 a year). Living: about €877.50 a month must be shown for the visa since 1 August 2026 (47% of the gross minimum wage, up from €615). A student room costs about €300–550 a month (more in Paris), food €215–300, transport €20–85, and a university restaurant meal about €3.30.
Working while studying
International students may work up to 964 hours a year (about 60% of full time) without prior authorisation; the employer must declare the hiring beforehand. Algerian students have a separate regime that requires a work permit. Study-related internships (stages) are allowed and must be paid if longer than two months. After graduation: holders of a master’s degree or equivalent can get a one-year residence permit to look for a job or start a business (APS), then switch to a work permit once they find a suitable job.
Last verified: October 2026· Source
Guide to studying in FranceFaculties and programmes
14 faculties · 23 programmes
Faculties and programmes
14 faculties · 23 programmes
Programmes taught at each faculty, with study levels and teaching language where the university publishes them. Admission and funding differ per programme.
Department of Biology
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishFRFrench- Biology· Bachelor:FR· Master, PhD:FREN
Department of Chemistry
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishFRFrench- Chemistry· Bachelor:FR· Master, PhD:FREN
Department of Earth Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishFRFrench- Environmental Science· Bachelor:FR· Master, PhD:FREN
- Geology· Bachelor:FR· Master, PhD:FREN
Department of Computer Science
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishFRFrench- Computer Science· Bachelor:FR· Master:EN· PhD:FREN
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Department of Mathematics
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishFRFrench- Mathematics· Bachelor:FR· Master:EN· PhD:FREN
Department of Physics
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishFRFrench- Astronomy· Master, PhD
- Physics· Bachelor:FR· Master, PhD:FREN
Department of Education and Training
MasterPhDFRFrench- Curriculum & Instruction
- Educational Psychology
Department of Economics
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishFRFrench- Economics· Bachelor:FR· Master:EN· PhD:FREN
Department of Geography and Planning
BachelorMasterPhDFRFrench- Geography
Department of History
BachelorMasterPhDFRFrench- Archaeology· Master, PhD
- History
Department of Foreign Languages, Literatures and Civilisations
BachelorMasterPhDARArabicDEGermanENEnglishESSpanishFRFrenchITItalianRURussianZHChinese- Languages and Literature
Department of Letters and Arts
BachelorMasterPhDFRFrench- Film & Television Production· Master, PhD
- Languages and Literature
- Music· Master, PhD
- Theatre & Drama· Master, PhD
Department of Philosophy
BachelorMasterPhDFRFrench- Philosophy
Department of Social Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDFRFrench- Anthropology
- Political Science
- Sociology
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Funding type: Living Stipend Only. Announced benefits: €1,000 per month.
Next cycle not announced yet. Follow the official website for updates.
Required documents: Official identity document, Motivation letter and CV, Diplomas obtained and university transcripts, Proof of current-year enrolment.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.ens-lyon.fr/en/studies/student-information/grants-and-scholarships. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
QS World University Rankings 2026
Rank#205
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