Lumière University Lyon 2 is one of the three universities that comprise the current University of Lyon system, having splintered from an older university of the same name, and is primarily based on two campuses in Lyon itself. It has a total of 27,500 students studying for three-to-eight-year degrees in the arts, humanities and social sciences.

History

At the end of the 18th century, Lyon did not have a university. Education was still linked to religious congregations and influenced by the town's commercial, scientific and industrial requirements.

Campuses

Université Lumière Lyon 2 extends over two main sites:

Courses

Lyon 2 Lumière University is one of the first universities to have integrated the European higher education scheme right from the start of the academic year 2004. The courses are organised within the scope of the LMD' system (Bachelor's degree – Master's degree – PhD). Lyon 2 Lumière University offers a variety of courses in 5 fields:

Digital facilities

Lyon 2 is part of a pilot program on the intensive use of TICE (ITCE, Information and Communication Technology in Education). The digital work environment (fr. ENT) was introduced at the university in 2003. The Digital Working Environment (ENT) project at Lumière Lyon 2 is part of a national, regional and local drive to accompany, support and assist individuals who make up the academic world (students, lecturers and other university staff) throughout their diverse field of activity; as part of basic training, research, advanced training or simple intellectual curiosity. The five ENT tool categories include :

Reputation

The university was ranked 26 out of universities in France and in the 1001–1200 band of world universities by QS World University Rankings 2023. It was also ranked 231 in the world for Arts and Humanities. It was similarly ranked by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022.

Notable professors

Humanities and Social Sciences

Society and Environment

Economics and Management

Law

Notable alumni

Academia

Activist

Business

Diplomat

Lawyer and judiciary

Literature and journalism

Performing arts

Politics