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Campus Life

Reopening of The Crous Descartes Restaurant
Mon, 22/02/2021
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Terms of authorization for international missions and mobility at ENS de Lyon
Thu, 11/02/2021
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Updated on February 17, 2021.

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International students: Submitting an online application for a residence permit
Thu, 28/01/2021
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Accommodation: Studapart partnership
Wed, 13/01/2021
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You are a future student, phD or researcher from ENS de Lyon, use the dedicated housing platform from our partner Studapart.

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Student Welcome Booklet - 2020-2021
Thu, 16/07/2020
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Coronavirus - Covid-19: Functioning of ENS de Lyon
Sun, 15/03/2020
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Following the announcements of the President of the Republic and the Prime Minister, some information and instructions about the functioning of ENS de Lyon.

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Thierry Dauxois, the new Vice-President in charge of Research
Wed, 12/02/2020
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Thierry Dauxois, CNRS Research Director at the Physics Laboratory, was appointed Vice President in charge of Research (VPR) on February 3, 2020, taking over from Yanick Ricard.

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Photo contest - international students and researchers
Thu, 06/02/2020
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"Studies and Research at ENS de Lyon: what will you remember about your time spent with us?"

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Discover the website of the UDL 2020 project
Wed, 27/11/2019
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For several years, the higher education and research institutions of the Lyon Saint-Étienne site have been involved in a collaborative and structuring process for the site. The aim of the "Université de Lyon 2020" project is to create a world-class, inclusive and multidisciplinary institution, known as the “Target University”.

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New academic year 2019: international students are given a warm welcome at ENS de Lyon
Tue, 17/09/2019
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At the end of August this year, ENS de Lyon organized an integration week to welcome students from around the world, as part of its policy of increased international attractiveness.

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Renewal of the term of office of Jean-François Pinton as President
Tue, 04/06/2019
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By decree of the President of the Republic on May 31, 2019, Mr. Jean-François Pinton was reappointed President of École normale supérieure de Lyon, as from June 5, 2019, for a five-year period.

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Michel Serres, the natural legacy
Tue, 04/06/2019
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The members of the Michel Serres Institute of ENS de Lyon pay tribute to the philosopher who passed away on June 1, 2019.

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Cultural facilities and activities

All year long, students and staff can participate to several cultural activities as well as benefit from the school's facilities such as the theater or the gallery and other exhibition rooms.

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Student associations

The ENS de Lyon proposes about twenty cultural, artistic, sports or civic associations and offers students the possibility, according to their desires, to cultivate or express themselves or to get involved in an associative project.

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Sport facilities

The ENS has two gyms, one of which is equipped with a climbing wall, a tennis court, 2 weights rooms as well as a dance room.

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Practical Information to prepare your stay

Here are some information and advice to best prepare your stay at the ENS de Lyon: Welcome days and administrative procedures (visa and residence permit, application for student residences, health insurance...).

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Off-campus accommodation

There are many accommodation solutions in Lyon for students: Crous university public residences, privately-owned student residences, sharing arrangements, etc.

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Life in Lyon

Lyon is France's second biggest city in terms of student population, with 130,000 including 15,000 international students.

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Sport activities
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Library

The Diderot Library is home to some 1.2 million documents and electronic resources that can be consulted by students, teachers and researchers from Lyon and its region.

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Bonnamour residence

Bonnamour Residence is located on the Descartes campus.

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Information on housing aid

Students, regardless of their nationality, can make a request housing benefits at the Social Security office (CAF, Caisse d’allocations familiale).

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Fees and living expenses

Learn more about the tuition fees and various expenses you may encounter during your stay.

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Rendez-vous aux jardins

For the annual "Rendez-vous aux jardins" (Garden rendez-vous), ENS de Lyon opens its gardens, designed by Gilles Clément, to the general public.

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Garden

Our campus boasts a garden of 8 hectares, conceived by Gilles Clément cherished by students, teachers and administrative staff alike.

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Maps & Directions

The ENS de Lyon is situated in the Gerland area of the 7th district of Lyon, near the Pont Pasteur bridge on the left bank of the Rhône.

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Debourg residence

Debourg Residence is located on the Monod campus.

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Student residences at the ENS de Lyon: rules and procedures

Find on this page the different steps to obtain accommodation and also the rules for allocation.

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ENS de Lyon
15 parvis René Descartes
BP 7000
69342 Lyon Cedex 07
FRANCE
Tel. Descartes Campus (head office):+33 (0) 4 37 37 60 00 Tel. Monod Campus:+33 (0) 4 72 72 80 00
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