Quick Summary
Situated in Lyon, France, Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3 is a public established in 1973. Ranked #1001-1200 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 29000 students including 18% from outside France. Known for strengths in Law, Business & Management Studies, Modern Languages, it maintains an acceptance rate of 35%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Highly specialized in Social Sciences with one of France's top Management Schools (IAE) and a premier Law Faculty located in the heart of Lyon.
Subject Strengths
LawBusiness & Management StudiesModern LanguagesPhilosophyPolitical Science
Founded1973
TypePublic
Total Students29000
Intl Students18%
Faculty Ratio26:1
CampusUrban
Campus SizeThree main sites: Manufacture des Tabacs, Quais, and Bourg-en-Bresse
Affiliated HospitalsNot Available
AccreditationMinistry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation (France),EQUIS (IAE Lyon Management School)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#1001-1200
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#1201+
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
Not Available
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor's Degrees,Master's Degrees,Doctoral Programs,University Diplomas (DU)
Programs
Law,Management,Philosophy,History,Geography and Planning
PhD Programs
Distance learning in Law,Distance learning in Management
Online Programs
Center for International Law,IAE Lyon Magellan Research Center,Institute for Philosophical Research
Research Centers
High
Research Output
Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation (France),EQUIS (IAE Lyon Management School)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate35%
IELTS6.5
TOEFL85
Min GPANot Available
GRENot Available
GMATRequired for specific Master programs in Management (IAE)
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · March 2025
SPRINGApplication Deadline · October 2025
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
For International students, a strong French proficiency level (B2/C1) is crucial. Candidates for IAE Lyon should emphasize professional experience and logical reasoning test scores.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Euro
UG Tuition
€175/yr
per year · EUR
Living Cost
€10,500/yr
per year · EUR
PG Tuition
€250/yr
per year · EUR
Total Estimated Annual Cost
€10,750/yr
tuition + living + essentials · EUR
Scholarships AvailableEiffel Excellence Scholarship,Erasmus+ Grants,CROUS Social Criteria Scholarships,Emile Boutmy (Partner programs)
Avg Scholarship$5,500
Financial AidGrants available via CROUS for EU citizens and long-term residents.
Work-StudyExtensive apprenticeship (alternance) contracts available, especially in Management and Law.
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor's Degrees,Master's Degrees,Doctoral Programs,University Diplomas (DU) programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| International Management | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Corporate Law | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| International Relations | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Applied Foreign Languages | MBA | 12-24 MO |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$42,000
Average Salary After Graduation
89%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong support through the BAIP (Bureau d'aide à l'insertion professionnelle).
Industry Connections
MEDEFAURA RegionInterpolVarious International Law Firms
Notable Alumni
Anne Hidalgo,Dominique Perben,Frantz Fanon (studied at former University of Lyon faculties)
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
Limited university-managed housing through CROUS; private partnerships available.
Sports Facilities
Access to University of Lyon joint sports centers (SUAPS), gyms, and rowing clubs.
Student Clubs
Over 80 associations covering arts, politics, sports, and international student integration.
Library Resources
6 specialized libraries including the massive Manufacture des Tabacs library and the Quais library.
Exchange Programs
Over 480 partner universities in 80 countries.
Summer Programs
Law & Humanities Summer School available in June/July.