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INSA Lyon (National Institute of Applied Sciences of Lyon) is a French public engineering school founded in 1957. It is the oldest and largest of the seven schools in the INSA Group and offers a five-year post-baccalaureate engineering programme in nine specialties, as well as master's and doctoral programmes. Each year the institute nominates outstanding international students for the Eiffel Scholarship of Excellence, funded by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs for master's and doctoral study in engineering sciences. It includes a monthly allowance, travel tickets and health insurance but does not cover tuition fees, and direct applications to Campus France are not accepted. Students can also access the social aid available in France under its own conditions. Details are on the scholarships and student aid page.
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 FranceGovernment scholarships to study at this university
The university does not announce its own scholarship for international students, but you can study here funded through the following government scholarships. You usually choose the university inside the scholarship application.
France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship Programme 2027
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
INSA Lyon (National Institute of Applied Sciences of Lyon) is listed as: Self-Funded. The exact benefits are not verified yet, so check the official website (https://www.insa-lyon.fr/en/scholarships-and-student-aid) before applying.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.insa-lyon.fr/en/scholarships-and-student-aid. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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