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Claude Bernard University Lyon 1

Rankings

How every major ranking places Claude Bernard University Lyon 1. Lower is better.

#613
QS World
2027
#715
Times Higher Ed.
2027
#209
Shanghai (ARWU)
2026

Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2026):

#175Life Sciences & Medicine#177Medicine#193Biological Sciences#200Chemistry#200Pharmacy & Pharmacology#232Natural Sciences#244Geophysics#246Geology

Master's courses by field

Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.

FieldCoursesTypical feeCourses in Course Explorer
Life sciences & biotechnology
7
$4,421See →
Natural sciences
4
$4,421See →
Public health & allied health
3
$4,421See →
Computer science & data technology
1
$4,421See →
Environment, sustainability & agriculture
1
$4,421See →
Psychology
1
$4,421See →

Costs and entry

Fee range
$4,421
Typical fee a year
Course length
2 years
Most courses; some 1 year

2 courses mention scholarships. 3 publish an application deadline for international students.

Jobs after studying at Claude Bernard University Lyon 1

The job market for Claude Bernard University Lyon 1's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in France.

Questions students ask

How much does a master's course at Claude Bernard University Lyon 1 cost?

Typical tuition for international students is about $4,421 a year. Most courses last 2 years. Fees vary by field: life sciences & biotechnology courses are typically $4,421, life sciences & biotechnology $4,421.

How is Claude Bernard University Lyon 1 ranked?

Claude Bernard University Lyon 1 is ranked #613 by QS (2027), #715 by Times Higher Education (2027) and #209 by ARWU (2026) in the world. Its strongest QS subjects include Life Sciences & Medicine (#175) and Medicine (#177).

How many master's courses does Claude Bernard University Lyon 1 offer?

17 master's courses across 6 fields; the largest are life sciences & biotechnology (7), natural sciences (4) and public health & allied health (3).

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Updated 21 October 2026. Courses and fees from Claude Bernard University Lyon 1's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2027, Times Higher Education 2027, ARWU 2026, QS subject rankings 2026.