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Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Lyon
(INSA)
Part of Université de Lyon
About
The Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Lyon or INSA Lyon is a French grande école and engineering school. The university is located on the La Doua – LyonTech campus, in a cluster of science and technological universities and Grandes Écoles. La Doua is located in Villeurbanne, a suburb of Lyon.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 406 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 29 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 6,160
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 12.6 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 26%
- Female : Male
- 38 : 62
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
16 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 33 | 159.0 | 2025 |
| Metallurgical Engineering | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Mathematics | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Statistics & Operational Research | 151-200 | - | 2020 |
| Instruments Science & Technology | 201-300 | - | 2020 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2023 |
| Civil Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2019 |
| Materials Science | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Medical Technology | 201-300 | - | 2024 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2023 |
| Computer Science | 301-400 | - | 2020 |
| Nanoscience & Nanotechnology | 301-400 | - | 2019 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Chemistry | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Chemical Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2020 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
US News
12 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 96 | 51.4 | 2027 |
| Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Medical Imaging | 178 | 44.9 | 2027 |
| Polymer Science | =244 | 17.7 | 2027 |
| Mathematics | =315 | 39.7 | 2027 |
| Materials Science | =498 | 35.0 | 2027 |
| Engineering | =560 | 40.3 | 2027 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | 639 | 28.7 | 2027 |
| Computer Science | =658 | 26.2 | 2027 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =706 | 18.5 | 2027 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =906 | 21.0 | 2027 |
| Clinical Medicine | =1,069 | 25.7 | 2027 |
| Chemistry | =1,123 | 31.6 | 2027 |
QS
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Materials Science | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | =201 | 69.5 | 2026 |
| Civil & Structural Engineering | 201-275 | - | 2026 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Natural Sciences | 501-550 | - | 2025 |
| Chemistry | 551-600 | - | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 601-650 | - | 2025 |
THE
1 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering & Technology | 501–600 | 36.5 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Lyon?
Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Lyon's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 406, THE Rank 801–1000, US News Rank =1,284.
When was Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Lyon founded?
Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Lyon was founded in 1957.
What are the top subjects at Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Lyon?
Top subjects at Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Lyon include: Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics & Operational Research, Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering.
Where is Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Lyon located?
Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Lyon is located in Lyon, France.