The Higher Education sector in Rhône is dominated by a mix of large public universities and specialized engineering and business schools. Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Université Lumière Lyon 2, and Université Jean Moulin (Lyon III) are prominent public universities. INSA Lyon specializes in engineering, while IDRAC Business school offers commercial and management training.
The data shows a strong concentration of these institutions in Lyon and Villeurbanne. Many were founded in the 1960s and 1970s, indicating a period of expansion in higher education provision. Lycée du Parc, established in 1914, prepares students for Grandes Écoles, and Institut Lyfe (Ex-Institut Paul Bocuse) focuses on hospitality and culinary arts.
| # | Company | Employees | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1univ-lyon1.fr
Public university specializing in sciences, medicine, and pharmacy with significant research facilities and a strong regional academic presence. |
4,476 | |||
| 2 |
Université Lumière Lyon 2univ-lyon2.fr
Large French public university offering diverse programs from bachelor to doctorate, focusing on research, international partnerships, and societal engagement. |
3,390 | |||
| 3 |
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. |
2,461 | |||
| 4 |
INSA Lyon - Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Lyoninsa-lyon.fr
International multidisciplinary engineering school focusing on high-quality education, research, and fostering global openness and social aspects in curriculum. |
1,831 | |||
| 5 |
Lycée du Parcfondationlyceeduparc.fr
Established in 1914, this high school prepares students for the baccalaureate and entrance exams to top literary, economic, and scientific Grandes Écoles, fostering a supportive and excellence-driven environment |
1,374 | |||
| 6 |
IDRAC Business schoolecoles-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 |
897 | |||
| 7 |
IUT Lyon 1iut.univ-lyon1.fr
The company offers a variety of technical education programs, including Bachelors, Diplomas, Professional Licenses, and training courses for businesses |
555 | |||
| 8 |
Ecole nationale des Travaux publics de l'Etatentpe.fr
Engineering and doctoral school specializing in sustainable urban development, offering bachelor, engineer, and doctoral programs along with complementary training in various fields |
522 | |||
| 9 |
iaelyon School of Managementiae.univ-lyon3.fr
A regionally recognized school of management offering academic excellence and professional pragmatism, preparing future managers and entrepreneurs for complex corporate environments |
479 | |||
| 10 |
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. |
477 | |||
| 11 |
Ocelliaocellia.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 |
386 | |||
| 12 |
ECAM LaSalleecam.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. |
364 | |||
| 13 |
Esdes Business Schoolesdes.fr
A business school in Lyon, France, founded in 1987, focusing on training responsible managers and entrepreneurs through research and student experiences |
353 | |||
| 14 |
Vatel Francevatel.fr
Trains operational managers, senior executives. International Hotel and Tourism Management industries. 55 campuses, 9,000 students. Theoretical university courses, professional experience. |
341 | |||
| 15 |
Sciences Po Lyonsciencespo-lyon.fr
A multidisciplinary and professional education institution in Lyon offering a five-year Master's degree program with a focus on research excellence |
338 | |||
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| 16 |
BTP CFA Auvergne - Rhône-Alpes / Francebtpcfa-aura.fr
Providing apprenticeship-based training for young students to meet construction and public works companies' workforce needs across Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. |
297 | |||
| 17 | 262 | ||||
| 18 |
Institution des Chartreuxleschartreux.com
Private school in France offering education from kindergarten to high school in different formats: day school, boarding school, catering to 4000+ students |
250 | |||
| 19 |
Ecole Emile Cohlcohl.fr
Private higher education institution specializing in graphic design, illustration, comics, and animation with professional expert instructors and rigorous training. |
214 | |||
| 20 |
Ecole Rockefellerecole-rockefeller.com
Provides certified health and social care training to over 1,900 students annually, focusing on lifelong learning and social innovation. |
205 | |||
| 21 |
Ecole 3A - L'école internationale du management responsableecole3a.edu
Educates young people in responsible management, social justice, and sustainable development through bachelor's and MBA programs across five French campuses. |
188 | |||
| 22 |
IUT LUMIERE LYON 2iut.univ-lyon2.fr
Higher education institution offering exclusive work-study programs with personalized support and strong professional partnerships for diverse industry sectors. |
179 | |||
| 23 |
Enssib - École nationale supérieure des sciences de l'information et des bibliothèquesenssib.fr
National higher education institution providing initial and continuous training for librarians, master degrees, digital resources, professional publications, and job search services. |
166 | |||
| 24 |
Bellecour Écolebellecour.fr
A private school specializing in Design and Creative Industries, offering programs in graphic design, animation, game design, and more |
166 | |||
| 25 |
Groupe Galiencours-galien.fr
A pioneer in medical exam preparation since 1987, helping students program their success Associated with Kducea Education Group |
161 | |||
| 26 |
BBA INSEECinseec.com
INSEEC BBA offers a unique blend of Anglo-Saxon and European academic models, providing students with an international-focused business education for successful career placement |
157 | |||
| 27 |
Lycée La Martinière Monplaisirlamartinieremonplaisir.org
Provides industrial scientific and technological education, offering general, technological, and higher education programs like BTS and CPGE, fostering student success and industry integration. |
156 | |||
| 28 | 151 | ||||
| 29 | 151 | ||||
| 30 |
AFIP Formationsafip-formations.com
A private higher education institution offering programs in communication, interior architecture, construction studies, commerce, management, and computer science, emphasizing hands-on learning and professional integration |
150 | |||
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