Public university in Villeurbanne, France

Claude Bernard University Lyon 1 Tuition Fees 2027 for International Students

Claude Bernard University Lyon 1 is a public university based mainly in Villeurbanne near Lyon, specialising in science, technology, medicine and sport science. Non-EU students are liable for the government's differentiated tuition rate, with a partial, capped exemption available through the university's own application process.

Verified 7 Sep 2026 Sources Official site

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Tuition

€2,900 to €3,950

per year

English test

Not listed

waiver possible

Acceptance rate

Not published

Application fee

None

International tuition	€2,900 to €3,950 per year
Application fee	€0
Living cost in France, per month	€600 to €800

For 2026-2027: EUR 2,902 a year for a bachelor's degree, EUR 3,950 for a master's, the full national differentiated rate. Automatic exemption is limited to French, EU/EEA/Swiss citizens, doctoral students, refugees, long-term residents and those tax-resident in France for 2 or more years; other non-EU students may request a full or partial exemption through eCandidat, capped at 30% of eligible non-EU students for 2026-2027, with no guarantee of approval. Students exempt in 2025-2026 keep the exemption if they continue the same study cycle.

Sources, checked 7 September 2026