Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Lyon (INSA)

France | Lyon, France

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Overview

INSA Lyon, one of Europe's largest engineering graduate schools, embraces a comprehensive approach to education, research, and innovation. Situated on the LyonTech campus, it annually awards over 1,000 engineering degrees (Diplôme d'Ingénieur) equivalent to a Master’s degree, along with around 100 other Master’s degrees and 130 PhDs. Since its establishment in 1957, international collaboration has been a cornerstone, with over 200 bilateral agreements fostering academic and research partnerships. Research at INSA Lyon is centered around five societal challenges, supported by 23 laboratories, 700 faculty and researchers, 600 PhD students, and over 1,000 industrial contracts.

Ranking

The Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Lyon (INSA Lyon) holds a prominent position among France's leading engineering institutions, consistently earning recognition for its academic and research excellence. In the QS World University Rankings 2025, it is ranked 405th globally, underscoring its international reputation and academic quality​. The Times Higher Education (THE) Rankings 2024 place INSA Lyon in the 601–800 band, highlighting its contributions to teaching, research, and industry collaboration​. Additionally, the US News Best Global Universities 2024 ranks it at 1121, with particular strength in engineering and technology disciplines​. Earlier, the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) for 2018–19 positioned INSA Lyon at 684 globally, showcasing its research impact and innovation in fields like energy, nanotechnology, and smart city solutions​.

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