What does the École normale supérieure de Lyon (ENS de Lyon) stand for?
- An elite university for multidisciplinary studies
- A novel approach to research and education
- Academic excellence from Bachelor's to PhD
- An international leader in the field of research
- A reference in education
Key figures
2,400 students
700 academic staff
600 administrative staff
260 partner universities
80 nationalities on campus
12 teaching departments
30 research labs
Why study at the ENS de Lyon
Each year, thousands of students from all over the world go and study in France.
Why choose the École Normale Supérieure de Lyon?
Here are some of the many reasons to join us.
International Rankings
THE - World’s best small universities
2nd (France) / 12th (world)
QS - World University Rankings
5th (France) / 184th (world)
THE - Most international universities in the world
7th (France) / 121st (world)
THE - World University Rankings
6th (France) / 251-300th (world)
Shangai Academic Ranking of World Universities
9th-12th (France) / 201-300th (world)
Université de Lyon
ENS de Lyon is a founding member of the Université de Lyon, a higher education community.
French Institute of Education (IFÉ)
The IFÉ is the research and innovation platform dedicated to educational issues.
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.