The 30 largest education providers in the Rhône department (2026 list)

The largest companies in the Rhône department are primarily higher education institutions and large public sector organizations. Among them are Université Lumière Lyon 2, a public university focusing on research and international partnerships, and emlyon business school, which offers higher and continued education programs. Also present are INSA Lyon, an international multidisciplinary engineering school, and Hôpital Saint Joseph Saint Luc, an innovative hospital providing comprehensive healthcare services.

A notable pattern is the dominance of institutions headquartered in Lyon, which serves as a major educational and administrative hub. While higher education is prominent, the list also includes companies like Domino RH, offering HR services, and ACPPA ACCUEIL CONFORT PERSONNES AGEES, which provides support for elderly individuals.

#	Company	Industry	Headquarters	Employees	Founded
1	Université Lumière Lyon 2 univ-lyon2.fr Large French public university offering diverse programs from bachelor to doctorate, focusing on research, international partnerships, and societal engagement.	Higher Education	🇫🇷 Lyon	3,390	1973
2	Université Jean Moulin (Lyon III)univ-lyon3.fr Public university offering multidisciplinary higher education and research in law, management, humanities, and social sciences with strong societal engagement.	Higher Education	🇫🇷 Lyon	2,461	1973
3	emlyon business school em-lyon.com World-renowned business school offering higher education and continued education programs with a focus on skill hybridization, social responsibility, and impactful alumni worldwide	Education Administration Programs	🇫🇷 Lyon	2,101	n/a
4	INSA Lyon - Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Lyon insa-lyon.fr International multidisciplinary engineering school focusing on high-quality education, research, and fostering global openness and social aspects in curriculum.	Higher Education	🇫🇷 Villeurbanne	1,831	1957
5	ECOLE PRIMAIRE PRIVEE A primary/secondary education company located in Lyon, France, providing private schooling services for students in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes	Primary and Secondary Education	🇫🇷 Lyon	1,537	n/a
6	Académie de Lyon ac-lyon.fr Regional educational authority managing and coordinating all public schools across Ain, Loire, and Rhône departments in France.	Primary and Secondary Education	🇫🇷 Lyon	1,323	1808
7	École normale supérieure de Lyon ens-lyon.fr Higher education institution specializing in interdisciplinary research and training, fostering scientific excellence and social engagement in education and research.	Research Services	🇫🇷 Lyon	1,268	n/a
8	Domino RH domino-rh.com Established in 1999, this group offers temporary assignments, recruitment, training, HR consulting, and management services with a national network across France and expanding internationally	Human Resources Services	🇫🇷 Lyon	1,144	1999
9	IDRAC Business school ecoles-idrac.com A multi-campus business school offering commercial, management, and marketing training in both continuous education and initial academic programs Services include short courses, diplomas, and student placements	Higher Education	🇫🇷 Lyon	897	1965
10	Hôpital Saint Joseph Saint Luc saintjosephsaintluc.fr Innovative hospital in Lyon with 360 beds, 1200 employees, and €130M budget Offers comprehensive healthcare services without extra charges, focusing on patient care	Hospitals and Health Care	🇫🇷 Lyon	646	2002
11	ACPPA ACCUEIL CONFORT PERSONNES AGEES groupe-acppa.fr Providing compassionate and expert support to elderly individuals from home to care facilities, enhancing quality of life and supporting families.	Individual and Family Services	🇫🇷 Francheville	626	1983
12	PREMIERS SECOURS EN SANTE MENTALE FRANCE (PSSM FRANCE)pssmfrance.fr Promotes mental health awareness, breaks taboos, facilitates early access to care, and provides resources for better understanding and action.	Civic and Social Organizations	🇫🇷 Lyon	605	2018
13	IUT Lyon 1 iut.univ-lyon1.fr The company offers a variety of technical education programs, including Bachelors, Diplomas, Professional Licenses, and training courses for businesses	Higher Education	🇫🇷 Villeurbanne	555	1967
14	Ecole nationale des Travaux publics de l'Etat entpe.fr Engineering and doctoral school specializing in sustainable urban development, offering bachelor, engineer, and doctoral programs along with complementary training in various fields	Higher Education	🇫🇷 Vaulx-en-Velin	522	1954
15	Vatel Business School - Hotel & Tourism Management vatel.com Prepares future professionals for international hospitality and tourism management, teaching techniques, service quality, customer satisfaction, and French hospitality across over 50 schools worldwide.	Hospitality	🇫🇷 Lyon	505	n/a
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16	Université de Lyon universite-lyon.fr Coordination of academic institutions in Lyon Saint-Étienne, supporting strategies, managing common projects, and promoting the regional academic territory.	Research Services	🇫🇷 Lyon	487	2007
17	Sport dans la ville sportdanslaville.com Management and supervision of 46 sports centers across France, supporting social and professional integration of 6500 disadvantaged youth.	Civic and Social Organizations	🇫🇷 Lyon	482	1998
18	Institut Lyfe (Ex-Institut Paul Bocuse)institutlyfe.com Educating future leaders in hospitality, culinary arts, pastry, and restaurant management through experiential learning, research, and professional training with an international focus.	Higher Education	🇫🇷 Écully	477	1990
19	Maison des Mathématiques et de l'Informatique mmi.universite-lyon.fr A pioneer in mediation of mathematical and computer sciences, providing interactive, multidisciplinary learning experiences through exhibitions, workshops, games, and more	Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos	🇫🇷 Lyon	469	2012
20	Chambre de Métiers et de l'Artisanat Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes cma-auvergnerhonealpes.fr Support craft businesses and apprenticeships across Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes through local offices, elected representatives, and expert staff.	Government Administration	🇫🇷 Lyon	445	n/a
21	SEPR sepr.edu A pioneer in vocational training since 1864, offering apprenticeships and full-time courses in various fields, with a focus on preparing individuals for the future job market	Technical and Vocational Training	🇫🇷 Lyon	442	1864
22	Adecco Training adeccotraining.fr A leading professional training provider offering courses in safety, languages, customer relations, management, and office skills nationwide through a network of 15 regional establishments	Professional Training and Coaching	🇫🇷 Villeurbanne	431	1987
23	Fresque de la Biodiversité fresquedelabiodiversite.org Educates on biodiversity, ecosystem services, human impact, collapse mechanisms, and solutions using a 40-card workshop, inspired by Climate Fresk.	Non-profit Organizations	🇫🇷 Lyon	430	n/a
24	Ocellia ocellia.fr The company provides training for various social care professions, offering courses, exam preparation, and continuing education programs with a focus on mobility and resources	Higher Education	🇫🇷 Lyon	386	1933
25	Bioforce bioforce.org A humanitarian organization empowering vulnerable populations in crisis situations through training, support, and coordination of humanitarian efforts for efficient aid delivery	Non-profit Organizations	🇫🇷 Vénissieux	374	1983
26	ECAM LaSalle ecam.fr Offers five CTI-recognized engineering programs, including generalist and specialized options, a cybersecurity bachelor's, and a continuous improvement master's, located in Lyon.	Higher Education	🇫🇷 Lyon	364	1900
27	Esdes Business School esdes.fr A business school in Lyon, France, founded in 1987, focusing on training responsible managers and entrepreneurs through research and student experiences	Higher Education	🇫🇷 Lyon	353	1987
28	ALGED alged.com A social and solidarity economy association in Lyon, founded in 1954, providing a range of services to support people with disabilities across their lifespan	Civic and Social Organizations	🇫🇷 Caluire-et-Cuire	352	1954
29	Vatel France vatel.fr Trains operational managers, senior executives. International Hotel and Tourism Management industries. 55 campuses, 9,000 students. Theoretical university courses, professional experience.	Higher Education	🇫🇷 Lyon	341	1981
30	Sciences Po Lyon sciencespo-lyon.fr A multidisciplinary and professional education institution in Lyon offering a five-year Master's degree program with a focus on research excellence	Higher Education	🇫🇷 Lyon	338	n/a

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