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Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1
(UCBL)
Part of Université de Lyon
About
Claude Bernard University Lyon 1 is one of the three public universities of Lyon, France. It is named after the French physiologist Claude Bernard and specialises in science and technology, medicine, and sports science. It was established in 1971 by the merger of the 'faculté des sciences de Lyon' with the 'faculté de médecine'.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 201 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 72 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
- 35,702
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 16.9 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 13%
- Female : Male
- 56 : 44
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
34 subjectsUS News
30 subjectsQS
20 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | =175 | 69.6 | 2026 |
| Medicine | =177 | 64.1 | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | =193 | 64.9 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =200 | 66.4 | 2026 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 201-275 | - | 2026 |
| Geology | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Geophysics | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Natural Sciences | =232 | 69.9 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Statistics & Operational Research | 251-275 | - | 2025 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Environmental Sciences | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 501-575 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 551-600 | - | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 551-700 | - | 2025 |
THE
6 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Sciences | 301–400 | 42.4 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 401–500 | 36.7 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 401–500 | 40.1 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 501–600 | 35.5 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 601–800 | 20.1 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 801–1000 | 27.1 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1?
Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =587, THE Rank 601–800, ARWU Rank 201-300, US News Rank =340.
When was Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 founded?
Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 was founded in 1971.
What are the top subjects at Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1?
Top subjects at Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 include: Biomedical Engineering, Mathematics, Dentistry, Space Science, Oncology.
Where is Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 located?
Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 is located in Villeurbanne, France.