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At a glance
- Type
- private
- Founded
- 1957
- World ranking (directory)
- #5
Official website
www.insa-lyon.frFranceQS #120 World📊 Live dataPartial catalogue
INSA Lyon - Institut National des Sciences Appliquées
INSA Lyon, or Institut National des Sciences Appliquées, is a public engineering school located in Lyon, France. Established in 1990, it is part of the Institut National des Sciences Appliquées (INSA) network, which includes 20 engineering schools across France. INSA Lyon offers a wide range of programs in engineering, computer science, and applied mathematics. The university is known for its strong emphasis on research and innovation, with numerous research labs and centers dedicated to various fields of study. It also places a significant focus on internationalization, with a large number of international students and faculty members.
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QS #120 · 2023US News #130 · 2023Times #150 · 2023Shanghai #100 · 2022
- Living Costs (estimated): $1,150
- Application Fee: $100
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Campus Vibe
Urban, 200 acres
Intimate Community
8/10
Diversity
8/10
Academic Rigor
7/10
City safety (heuristic)
9/10
Social scene
Weather: Mild, rainy winters
Living costs: High — budget £1.2k+/mo excluding tuition
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Career Outcomes
$49,520 avg starting salary
Top Recruiters
DeloittePwCAmazonLocal Enterprises
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Student Life
2,500 students (500 international)
Campus: Urban, 200 acres
Climate: Mild, rainy winters
High — budget £1.2k+/mo excluding tuition
LibrarySports ComplexResearch LabsStudent HousingCafeteria
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Application Insider
Acceptance rate: 10%
IELTS: Overall 6.5
Application fee: $100
When to apply: Check program pages 9–12 months before your target intake
Common mistakes to avoid
- Submitting generic SOPs — tailor your story to 2–3 program-specific points
- Missing document certified translations where required
- Applying in the final round without buffer for visa timelines
- Ignoring conditional offers — respond before the deadline in the portal
💡IELTS requirement: Overall 6.5
💡Application fee: 100
💡Acceptance rate: 10%
💡Latest cutoff: IELTS 6.5
💡Typical apply window for France: Check program pages 9–12 months before your target intake