# 30 leading Higher Education companies in the Rhône department

Tamtam tracks 155 Higher Education companies headquartered in the Rhône department. This list ranks the 30 largest by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Université Lumière Lyon 2 and Université Jean Moulin (Lyon III). Their median headcount is 338. Half of them were founded in 1972 or later. The most common headquarters are Lyon (22) and Villeurbanne (5).

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.

🇫🇷 Rhône · 30 companies · Updated Nov 11, 2026

| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/universite-claude-bernard-lyon-1) (univ-lyon1.fr)<br>Public university specializing in sciences, medicine, and pharmacy with significant research facilities and a strong regional academic presence. | Higher Education | 🇫🇷 Villeurbanne | 4,476 | 1971 |
| 2 | [Université Lumière Lyon 2](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/universite-lumiere-lyon-2) (univ-lyon2.fr)<br>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 |
| 3 | [Université Jean Moulin (Lyon III)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/universite-jean-moulin-lyon-iii) (univ-lyon3.fr)<br>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 |
| 4 | [INSA Lyon - Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Lyon](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/insa-lyon-institut-national-des-sciences-appliquees-de-lyon) (insa-lyon.fr)<br>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 | [Lycée du Parc](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/lycee-du-parc) (fondationlyceeduparc.fr)<br>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 | Higher Education | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 1,374 |  |
| 6 | [IDRAC Business school](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/idrac-business-school) (ecoles-idrac.com)<br>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 |
| 7 | [IUT Lyon 1](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/iut-lyon-1) (iut.univ-lyon1.fr)<br>The company offers a variety of technical education programs, including Bachelors, Diplomas, Professional Licenses, and training courses for businesses | Higher Education | 🇫🇷 Villeurbanne | 555 | 1967 |
| 8 | [Ecole nationale des Travaux publics de l'Etat](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ecole-nationale-des-travaux-publics-de-l-etat) (entpe.fr)<br>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 |
| 9 | [iaelyon School of Management](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/iaelyon-school-of-management) (iae.univ-lyon3.fr)<br>A regionally recognized school of management offering academic excellence and professional pragmatism, preparing future managers and entrepreneurs for complex corporate environments | Higher Education | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 479 | 1956 |
| 10 | [Institut Lyfe (Ex-Institut Paul Bocuse)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/institut-lyfe-ex-institut-paul-bocuse) (institutlyfe.com)<br>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 |
| 11 | [Ocellia](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ocellia) (ocellia.fr)<br>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 |
| 12 | [ECAM LaSalle](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ecam-lasalle) (ecam.fr)<br>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 |
| 13 | [Esdes Business School](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/esdes-business-school) (esdes.fr)<br>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 |
| 14 | [Vatel France](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/vatel-france) (vatel.fr)<br>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 |
| 15 | [Sciences Po Lyon](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/sciences-po-lyon) (sciencespo-lyon.fr)<br>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 |  |
| 16 | [BTP CFA Auvergne - Rhône-Alpes / France](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/btp-cfa-auvergne-rhone-alpes-france) (btpcfa-aura.fr)<br>Providing apprenticeship-based training for young students to meet construction and public works companies' workforce needs across Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. | Higher Education | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 297 | 2013 |
| 17 | [CREAD](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cread) (cread.fr)<br>CREAD is a school specializing in interior architecture and global design, with campuses in Lyon, Lille, Aix en Provence, Bordeaux, and Toulouse | Higher Education | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 262 | 1972 |
| 18 | [Institution des Chartreux](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/institution-des-chartreux) (leschartreux.com)<br>Private school in France offering education from kindergarten to high school in different formats: day school, boarding school, catering to 4000+ students | Higher Education | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 250 | 1825 |
| 19 | [Ecole Emile Cohl](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ecole-emile-cohl) (cohl.fr)<br>Private higher education institution specializing in graphic design, illustration, comics, and animation with professional expert instructors and rigorous training. | Higher Education | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 214 | 1984 |
| 20 | [Ecole Rockefeller](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ecole-rockefeller) (ecole-rockefeller.com)<br>Provides certified health and social care training to over 1,900 students annually, focusing on lifelong learning and social innovation. | Higher Education | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 205 | 1923 |
| 21 | [Ecole 3A - L'école internationale du management responsable](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ecole-3a-l-ecole-internationale-du-management-responsable) (ecole3a.edu)<br>Educates young people in responsible management, social justice, and sustainable development through bachelor's and MBA programs across five French campuses. | Higher Education | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 188 |  |
| 22 | [IUT LUMIERE LYON 2](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/iut-lumiere-lyon-2) (iut.univ-lyon2.fr)<br>Higher education institution offering exclusive work-study programs with personalized support and strong professional partnerships for diverse industry sectors. | Higher Education | 🇫🇷 Bron | 179 | 1992 |
| 23 | [Enssib - École nationale supérieure des sciences de l'information et des bibliothèques](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/enssib-ecole-nationale-superieure-des-sciences-de-l-information-et-des) (enssib.fr)<br>National higher education institution providing initial and continuous training for librarians, master degrees, digital resources, professional publications, and job search services. | Higher Education | 🇫🇷 Villeurbanne | 166 | 1992 |
| 24 | [Bellecour École](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/bellecour-ecole) (bellecour.fr)<br>A private school specializing in Design and Creative Industries, offering programs in graphic design, animation, game design, and more | Higher Education | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 166 | 1937 |
| 25 | [Groupe Galien](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/groupe-galien) (cours-galien.fr)<br>A pioneer in medical exam preparation since 1987, helping students program their success Associated with Kducea Education Group | Higher Education | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 161 | 1987 |
| 26 | [BBA INSEEC](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/bba-inseec) (inseec.com)<br>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 | Higher Education | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 157 | 1988 |
| 27 | [Lycée La Martinière Monplaisir](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/lycee-la-martiniere-monplaisir) (lamartinieremonplaisir.org)<br>Provides industrial scientific and technological education, offering general, technological, and higher education programs like BTS and CPGE, fostering student success and industry integration. | Higher Education | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 156 | 1826 |
| 28 | [hupso](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/hupso) (hupso.co)<br>A company focused on training and promoting the importance of all professions, providing professional courses tailored to the needs of businesses and the job market | Higher Education | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 151 | 2018 |
| 29 | [l'ESTBB](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/l-estbb) (estbb.fr)<br>A biotechnology engineering school in Lyon offering professional training from high school to post-doctorate level in biology, biotechnology, and health | Higher Education | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 151 | 1952 |
| 30 | [AFIP Formations](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/afip-formations) (afip-formations.com)<br>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 | Higher Education | 🇫🇷 Villeurbanne | 150 | 1995 |

## How this list is built

Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 11, 2026.

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