École Normale Supérieure de Lyon : Rankings, Fees & Courses Details | Top Universities
university logo

École Normale Supérieure de Lyon

Location

Rene-Descartes, Lyon France

Ranking

# 187QS World University Rankings

About École Normale Supérieure de Lyon

ENS de Lyon is an elite French public higher education institution that trains professors, researchers in the academic system through fundamental research. ENS de Lyon has also become a reference center for Educational Sciences. Our campus welcomes students and researchers with 78 nationalities from all over the world.

Students design individualized programs and sign a study contract. They split their time between training and research in sciences and humanities (from Bachelor’s to PhD). They benefit from an exceptionally high level of supervision with a team of over 500 teacher-researchers, as well as introductory research courses in our 30 laboratories and platforms, international networks.... Master’s degrees in English and double international degrees allow our students to follow a unique curriculum.

Located in an internationally recognized center of excellence in health, chemistry and human sciences, the ENS de Lyon is home to numerous research laboratories in the fields of exact sciences, social sciences and the humanities. Research at the ENS de Lyon encourages exchanges between subject areas and culture, or private sector partners. Specific structures host projects involving both visiting and permanent researchers with the aim of developing its international academic community on campus.

About École Normale Supérieure de Lyon

ENS de Lyon is an elite French public higher education institution that trains professors, researchers in the academic system through fundamental research. ENS de Lyon has also become a reference center for Educational Sciences. Our campus welcomes students and researchers with 78 nationalities from all over the world.

Students design individualized programs and sign a study contract. They split their time between training and research in sciences and humanities (from Bachelor’s to PhD). They benefit from an exceptionally high level of supervision with a team of over 500 teacher-researchers, as well as introductory research courses in our 30 laboratories and platforms, international networks.... Master’s degrees in English and double international degrees allow our students to follow a unique curriculum.

Located in an internationally recognized center of excellence in health, chemistry and human sciences, the ENS de Lyon is home to numerous research laboratories in the fields of exact sciences, social sciences and the humanities. Research at the ENS de Lyon encourages exchanges between subject areas and culture, or private sector partners. Specific structures host projects involving both visiting and permanent researchers with the aim of developing its international academic community on campus.

University information

2,126
12%
88%
214
2%
98%
406
77%
23%

Tuition fee and scholarships

One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.

In this guide you will find:
opportunities

Where to look for scholarship opportunities

how_to

How to apply to scholarships relevant to you

list

A list of available scholarships around the world

checklist

A scholarship application checklist

banner
download_icon Download Scholarship Guide

Rankings & ratings

École Normale Supérieure de Lyon is one of the top public universities in Lyon, France. It is ranked #187 in QS World University Rankings 2025.

QS World University Rankings

  • 2012
    #153
  • 2014
    #=158
  • 2015
    #=179
  • 2016
    #=188
  • 2017
    #=177
  • 2018
    #157
  • 2019
    #153
  • 2020
    #160
  • 2021
    #161
  • 2022
    #130
  • 2023
    #111
  • 2024
    #=184
  • 2025
    #187

Campus locations

open the map

Similar Universities

location Ecully, France
Ranking

# 51-100

QS WUR Ranking By Subject
PGicon

10

Available
programs
View Details
location Paris, France
Ranking

# =63

QS WUR Ranking By Subject
PGicon

22

Available
programs
View Details
location Paris, France
Ranking

# 9

QS WUR Ranking By Subject
PGicon

28

Available
programs
View Details
location Paris, France
Ranking

# =302

QS World University Rankings
PGicon

145

Available
programs
View Details
location Cergy, France
Ranking

# 21-50

QS WUR Ranking By Subject
PGicon

9

Available
programs
View Details
location Toulouse, France
Ranking

# 25

World University Rankings - Masters in Supply Chain Management
PGicon

24

Available
programs
View Details
location Nantes, France
Ranking

# 19

World University Rankings - Masters in Supply Chain Management
PGicon

47

Available
programs
View Details
location Nice, France
Ranking

# 731-740

QS World University Rankings
PGicon

94

Available
programs
View Details
location Clichy, France
Ranking

# 121-130

World University Rankings - Masters In Management
PGicon

15

Available
programs
View Details
location Paris, France
Ranking

# 51+

World University Rankings - Masters in Supply Chain Management
PGicon

9

Available
programs
View Details
École Normale Supérieure de Lyon basic Public Very High 5 no 214 S 175