Lyon is the second university town in France, and one of the leading European centers for training and research. The diversity and the number of higher education institutions represent an incredible source of skills.
A vast, qualified and productive workforce
Key datas
110,500 students
54 higher education institutions
12,000 foreign students (figures for 2002-2003)
A comprehensive training chain
Top quality higher education
- 4 universities covering all subjects: Science, Health, Literature and Languages, Law and Politics, Social and Human Science, Economics and Management…
- 10 engineering schools, 6 elite business schools, and many specialized schools (institutes)
High level of education
% of population aged 20 to 24 attending educational institutions
Source : OECD 2003
