History
- Created in 1957 by philosopher Gaston Berger and Rector Jean Capelle, INSA Lyon is the oldest and largest of the six schools making up the INSA Group.
- INSA engineers lead careers built around a logic of high adaptability, a pioneering approach to science and technology, and a strong sense of social responsibility.
Education
INSA Lyon is a leader in science education, as well as a pioneer in terms of its policies concerning accessibility and diversity. INSA Lyon stands out from the crowd. For example, it is one of the few engineering schools that houses a High Level Sports Section (SSHN) recognised by the Ministry for Sport.
Research
With its 23 laboratories, INSA Lyon applies a multi disciplinary scientific policy aimed at excellence in partnership with three other science oriented higher education establishments of the Lyon region (Ecole Centrale de Lyon, Ecole Normale Supérieure-Sciences, Université Claude Bernard-Lyon 1, Université Lumière Lyon 2, Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3, Université Jean Monnet Saint-Etienne).
Career
The recruitment of teachers - researchers at INSA Lyon:
- Higher education : University Professor (PR), Assistant Professor (MCF), Assistant (ASS), Lecturers or Master of language; Temporary employee in Education and Research (ATER), Part Time Associate Professor (PAST).
- Secondary education: 2nd Level Teachers (PRCE / PRAG): Certified Professor / Accredited Professor.
Top reasons to study here
- It annually welcomes a diversity of profiles among the best Baccalauréat graduates throughout France.
- It starts with the rich student life on campus, thanks to the action of more than 130 clubs and societies.
- More than 100 nationalities are represented among our students, who spend five years on our campus studying various engineering courses.
INSA Lyon Key Statistics & Highlights
- #406 Ranking
- 4 Masters
- 100 Scholarships
- 314 Academic Staff
- 6,344 Students
- 1,776 Students (int'l)
- 2,220 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
INSA Lyon Overview
INSA Lyon Scholarships
INSA Lyon Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to INSA Lyon. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
Independent provider
Grant
6850 EUR
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
"France Excellence Europa" Scholarship Program
Merit-based
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Ashinaga Africa Initiative
Merit-based
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
14 Apr 2026
Kuwaiti Government Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
École de Management Appliqué Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
30 May 2026
Frontenac Scholarship Program
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1690 EUR
Deadline
01 Jun 2026
French Government grants from the French Embassy in Korea
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
29 May 2026
Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
29 Sep 2026
Scholarships for Master's studies abroad
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 EUR
Deadline
31 May 2026
"TIGER" Excellence Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
10 Jun 2026
Livinfrance Scholarship
Merit-based
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Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Anytime
AUFIN Global Impact Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
SFERE Program for Malaysian students in Engineering
Merit-based
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
23 Jun 2026
Pre-France program for Malaysian students in Engineering
Merit-based
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
23 Jun 2026
Pre-France program for Malaysian students in Engineering Studies
Merit-based
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Grant
2000 EUR
Deadline
15 Jun 2026
Scholarship of excellence CESI Graduate School of Engineering
Merit-based
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Grant
1000 EUR
Deadline
15 Jun 2026
Scholarship of Excellence for Spanish students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
6850 EUR
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
"France Excellence Europa" Scholarship Program
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Ashinaga Africa Initiative
Merit-based
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
14 Apr 2026
Kuwaiti Government Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
École de Management Appliqué Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
30 May 2026
Frontenac Scholarship Program
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1690 EUR
Deadline
01 Jun 2026
French Government grants from the French Embassy in Korea
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
29 May 2026
Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
6850 EUR
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
"France Excellence Europa" Scholarship Program
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Ashinaga Africa Initiative
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
14 Apr 2026
Kuwaiti Government Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
École de Management Appliqué Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
30 May 2026
Frontenac Scholarship Program
Merit-based
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Grant
1690 EUR
Deadline
01 Jun 2026
French Government grants from the French Embassy in Korea
Merit-based
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
29 May 2026
Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
29 Sep 2026
Scholarships for Master's studies abroad
Merit-based
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Grant
10000 EUR
Deadline
31 May 2026
"TIGER" Excellence Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
10 Jun 2026
Livinfrance Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Anytime
AUFIN Global Impact Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
6850 EUR
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
"France Excellence Europa" Scholarship Program
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Ashinaga Africa Initiative
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
14 Apr 2026
Kuwaiti Government Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
École de Management Appliqué Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
30 May 2026
Frontenac Scholarship Program
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1690 EUR
Deadline
01 Jun 2026
French Government grants from the French Embassy in Korea
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
29 May 2026
Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
29 Sep 2026
Scholarships for Master's studies abroad
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 EUR
Deadline
31 May 2026
"TIGER" Excellence Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
10 Jun 2026
Livinfrance Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Anytime
AUFIN Global Impact Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
6850 EUR
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
"France Excellence Europa" Scholarship Program
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Ashinaga Africa Initiative
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
14 Apr 2026
Kuwaiti Government Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
École de Management Appliqué Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
30 May 2026
Frontenac Scholarship Program
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1690 EUR
Deadline
01 Jun 2026
French Government grants from the French Embassy in Korea
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
29 May 2026
Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
29 Sep 2026
Scholarships for Master's studies abroad
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 EUR
Deadline
31 May 2026
"TIGER" Excellence Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
10 Jun 2026
Livinfrance Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Anytime
AUFIN Global Impact Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
6850 EUR
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
"France Excellence Europa" Scholarship Program
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Ashinaga Africa Initiative
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
14 Apr 2026
Kuwaiti Government Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
École de Management Appliqué Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
30 May 2026
Frontenac Scholarship Program
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1690 EUR
Deadline
01 Jun 2026
French Government grants from the French Embassy in Korea
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
29 May 2026
Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
29 Sep 2026
Scholarships for Master's studies abroad
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 EUR
Deadline
31 May 2026
"TIGER" Excellence Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
10 Jun 2026
Livinfrance Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Anytime
AUFIN Global Impact Scholarship
Merit-based
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INSA Lyon Student Reviews & Awards
4.4
Based on 5 reviews
- 5 Star 2 Reviews
- 4 Star 3 Reviews
- 3 Star 0 Reviews
- 2 Star 0 Reviews
- 1 Star 0 Reviews
My university
I have tried twice to enter in this university free my preparatory class and I am not regretting my choice. The diversity in the university is a real bonus.
ENSIAS in one sentence
The best IT school in Morocco, very qualified teachers, brilliant students and very good IT environment.
Thoroughly interesting
This degree offers the opportunity to discover a wide range of aspects that are crucial to engineering. Each part; material, mechanical, and aerospace, is looked at in depth as well as how it connect with the other aspects of engineering. The professors are knowledgable and supportive. Whilst some classes are more challenging than others, this course required very intelligent and dedicated students. I have seen many who were only vaguely interested in engineering, or those who could not be bothered to put in the required effort, start failing their classes, repeat semesters or drop out of the course. Overall, it is a great course that gives the basis for a great engineering career.
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INSA Lyon Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Top 9.8% France
Top 10.2% Worldwide
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
QS World University Rankings
406
By TopUniversities
Dropped 1 places compared to 2025
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend QS World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 392 | 405 | 406 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
World University Rankings
801
By Times Higher Education
Dropped 200 places compared to 2025
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3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 601 | 601 | 801 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Best Global Universities Rankings
No 2026 Ranking
By U.S. News & World Report
This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2026 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 1121 | - | - |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Student services
The Student Counselling and Support Service offers a warm welcome with personal advice and support by psychologists for all students throughout their education at INSA Lyon, with the aim of helping them succeed. Individual counselling sessions can be on a regular or as-needed basis depending on the students' preferences, and take place in an understanding, non-judgemental and strictly confidential setting.
Housing services
Accommodation: 11 halls of residence (3,200 places).
Campus: one on the LyonTech-La Doua campus in Villeurbanne and the other in Oyonnax, at the heart of the Plastics Vallée.Medical services
The Student Health Centre provides medical care, counselling, support and prevention for students who have or develop health problems of any kind whatsoever (physiological or psychological, temporary or permanent disability).
Campus life
On the edge of the Lyon-Villeurbanne conurbation, in an area that is rich in open spaces (Tête d'Or park, Feyssine pedestrian area), with an international outlook (International Residence, Interpol Head Quarters), the LyonTech campus (la Doua) benefits from a dense network of communication routes.
Sports facilities
130 clubs and societies with some 3,000 student members and offering sports, leisure, cultural and humanitarian activities, to name but a few.
Student clubs
INSA Lyon has a tradition of a particularly rich association life on campus LyonTech-La Doua and Oyonnax. Close to a hundred student associations and clubs have been recorded. The establishment offers them direct support providing sixty or so associations with premises, with a total area reserved for association life of about 3,500 m2, including the Student Centre, the departments and the residences.
INSA Lyon Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
France Country
Lyon City
