Renewal of the term of office of Jean-François Pinton as President Tue, 04/06/2019 News 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. Article
Michel Serres, the natural legacy Tue, 04/06/2019 News The members of the Michel Serres Institute of ENS de Lyon pay tribute to the philosopher who passed away on June 1, 2019. Article
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. Content
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. Content
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. Content
Practical Information to prepare your stay Here are some information and advice to best prepare your stay at the ENS de Lyon : visa and residence permit, application for student residences, health insurance... Content
Off-campus accommodation There are many accommodation solutions in Lyon for students: Crous university public residences, privately-owned student residences, sharing arrangements, etc. Content
Life in Lyon Lyon is France's second biggest city in terms of student population, with 130,000 including 15,000 international students. Content
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. Content
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). Content
Fees and living expenses Learn more about the tuition fees and various expenses you may encounter during your stay. Content
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. Content
Garden Our campus boasts a garden of 8 hectares, conceived by Gilles Clément cherished by students, teachers and administrative staff alike. Content
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. Content
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. Content
