Centrale Lyon awarded "Bienvenue en France" 3-star label!

Implemented by the ministry in charge of Higher Education and Research, the label distinguishes establishments committed to providing a high-quality welcome to international students.

Getting the label is based on the evaluation of demanding criteria:

• quality and accessibility of information and welcome facilities
• administrative and pedagogical support
• quality of campus life and accommodation
• quality of post-graduation follow-up
• commitment to sustainable development and social responsibility

Awarded for a 5-year period by Campus France, the label comprises three levels of distinction depending on the measures implemented within French schools and universities.

Centrale Lyon now joins the 57 establishments that have already achieved the highest level of recognition.

Achieving level 3 of the "Welcome to France" label crowns a range of schemes and initiatives supported by École Centrale de Lyon, the administrative team and its student community:

• A complete, multilingual training offer, enabling everyone to find a suitable course
• A personalized support in administrative and educational procedures, offered by the international relations team upon acceptance and throughout the curriculum
• A welcome week before the start of the school year, organized in partnership with student associations
• French as a Foreign Language (FLE)courses offered upon arrival and accessible throughout the year
• A rich and diverse student life, with sports, associations and cultural promoting integration
• A strong commitment to equality, inclusion and sustainable development
• Regular events - cultural, linguistic and convivial - to celebrate diversity
• A international alumni community active, a source of inspiration and connection around the world

International at the heart of Centrale Lyon's strategy

For over 45 years, Centrale Lyon has deployed an ambitious international policy, aimed at enriching the careers of its students, reinforcing the excellence of its training and research, and supporting the companies that host and employ its graduates. It is structured around three axes:

• Encouraging student mobility
• Favoring the reception of international students
• Developing international research