University Claude Bernard Lyon 1

University Claude Bernard Lyon 1

Organisation type: 
University
Research organisations
Technology institutions
Country: 
France
Short name: 
UCBL
Description: 

The law of 10 July 1896 created a single university from the formerly independent faculties of Science and Medicine of which the oldest, the Faculty of Science, dates from 1808.Created by decree at the end of December 1970, Lyon 1 elected its first president in 1971. In 26 January 1971, appointment of the first President (Jacques BOIDIN) of Claude Bernard University Lyon 1
Over time, the Claude Bernard University Lyon 1 established sites in many geographical locations and developed research laboratories and saw its student population grow.
Key figures : 40 000 students, More than 1,000 courses preparing students for a wide range of professions,1 2% foreign students from 125 countries, 5 000 staff, budget 395 million Euros, 14 sites, 13 components
Teaching and Research: Lyon 1 offers courses in Health and in other areas of Science and Technology. Almost 80% of students are enrolled on courses leading to professional qualifications. More than 9000 students graduate each year. Lyon 1 is developing a wide range of online education and support.
Claroline Connect, which developed out of the Spiral Connect (Claude Bernard UniversityLyon 1) and Claroline (managed by the Claroline International Consortium) education platforms, is a cutting-edge e-learning platform for the development of the education of the future and the creation of educational ecosystems.
Scientific and technical training: University Institute of Technology, Faculty of Science and Technology, Ecole Polytechnique de Lyon Institute of Financial Science and Insurance, Physical Education and Sports Science and Techniques
Observatory, Teacher Training
The leading French university in patents: More than 4 500 international publications per year 40 patent applications per year

International: 
Yes