Jean Moulin - Lyon 3 University ／ リヨン第３大学 ／ Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3

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Number of students 3 *Updated September 4, 2023
Eligibility Third- or fourth-year undergraduate students, or graduate students
Period of study September - June
Location 6 cours albert thomas 69008 Lyon, France
University profile Studying at Jean Moulin Lyon 3 University is choosing a quality education centred on innovative research, in a welcoming environment right in the heart of the historic city of Lyon. With more than 29,174 students enrolled each year, Jean Moulin Lyon 3 University offers a number of degrees (vocational courses, Bachelors, Masters and PhD programs) in the humanities and social sciences. Open to students from all across Europe and the world, Jean Moulin Lyon 3 University is a strong supporter of multiculturalism. With more than 440 international partnerships in 57 countries across 5 continents, Lyon 3 welcomes more than 4,882 international students representing 121 different nationalities each year.
Undergraduate programs open to exchange students Programme d'Études Universitaires Françaises
Diplôme d'Études Universitaires Françaises (DEUF) for one semester or a full year.

This program is offered to Bachelor and Masters students coming to study at Lyon 3 for a semester or a year and is run entirely in French. You can choose from classes belonging to a number of different faculties and schools including: business administration, philosophy, languages, law, political science, literature, information & communication, history and geography.


The following subjects are compulsory:
Français Langue Étrangères (FLE): French as a Foreign Language
Initiation à la Culture Française: Introduction to French Culture (excl. law students)
Méthodologie et Introduction au Droit: Methodology and Introduction to Law (for law and political science students only)

► Information Session
Information sessions are compulsory and take place at the beginning of semester. At these sessions you will receive a list of tutors who will assist you in choosing classes, registering online and organizing your timetable. You will be informed of a session date upon arrival at the university.


SELF Program : Study in English in Lyon, France
This program, taught in English, is designed for undergraduate students who are not specialising in French. The program runs for one semester or a year and allows students to develop skills in law, business administration and social sciences.

► Information Session
Information sessions are compulsory for newcomers and include a presentation on the SELF program and the university as a whole.

► Orientation period
Orientation period consists of a French placement test for the French language class, Introduction to Life in France and in Lyon, Intensive French language classes, a session on Digital Work Environment, a Campus Tour and a Library Tour.
Undergraduate programs NOT open to exchange students Global Cultural Studies
Graduate programs open to exchange students
DEUF program: Business and Management, Foreign Languages, Humanities, Philosophy, and Law
Graduate programs NOT open to exchange students Global Cultural Studies, International MBA - IMBA, Graduate law courses (2nd year of Master degree and seminar), Comparative Cultural Studies, L.L.M. Master of Law
Minimum GPA (UG) N/A
Minimum GPA (G) Same as above.
Minimum language proficiency (UG)

DEUF program (classes in French):

DELF B1 (B2 recommended) or TCF 300 or 399 points
・DELF C1 is required for students in Information & Communication.
・DELF B2 is required for students in Law, Political Sciences and Philosophy.
SELF program (classes in English):

TOEFL iBT 80 with no section less than 20 or IELTS 6.5 with no section less than 6.0
*Students with a B1 level in French upon arrival cannot register for the SELF program. They have to attend courses in French (DEUF).
Minimum language proficiency (G)

French:　DELF B1 (B2 recommended) or TCF 300 or 399 points
・DELF B2 is required for students in Law, Political Sciences and Philosophy.

・DELF C1 is required for students in Information & Communication.
Academic calendar FIRST TERM:
　Classes begin: Mid-September
　Classes end: Early January
SECOND TERM:
　Classes begin: Mid-January
　Classes end: Late May
Important university website for exchange students https://www.univ-lyon3.fr/exchange-students-1
Scholarship information No scholarship for exchange student.
Dormitory information Off-campus accommodation is available.
https://www.univ-lyon3.fr/accommodation
Other information Approximate Living Expenses: https://www.univ-lyon3.fr/financing-your-trip-2
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