Education
The University offers career-oriented programmes in Law, Political Science & International Relations, Francophone studies, Administration, Management, Accounting, Philosophy, Languages, Arts, History, Geography & Planning, and Information & Communication with qualifications ranging from two-year foundation degrees (Bac +2) to PhDs (Bac +8) in six faculties and institute.
Jean Moulin University offers programmes structured in accordance with the European higher education “three-cycle” system, based primarily on three types of degree – Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral degrees – and employing the ECTS credits principle (European Credits Transfer System).
Research
Jean Moulin Lyon 3 University, a member of the University of Lyon, is dedicated to the humanities and social sciences.
To enable our researchers to address the challenges facing society, our research is organised into 19 research units covering a broad spectrum of humanities and social sciences – from law to management science, from history and geography to information and communication sciences, from philosophy to the urban and social environment, and from literature to languages and cultures.
Jean Moulin University Lyon III Key Statistics & Highlights
- #1201 Ranking
- 5 Masters
- 100 Scholarships
- 707 Academic Staff
- 29,617 Students
- 6,220 Students (int'l)
- 19,251 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
Jean Moulin University Lyon III Overview
Jean Moulin University Lyon III Scholarships
Jean Moulin University Lyon III Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to Jean Moulin University Lyon III. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
Independent provider
Grant
6850 EUR
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
"France Excellence Europa" Scholarship Program
Merit-based
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Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
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Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Ashinaga Africa Initiative
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Various benefits
Deadline
14 Apr 2026
Kuwaiti Government Scholarships
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
École de Management Appliqué Scholarship
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6000 USD
Deadline
30 May 2026
Frontenac Scholarship Program
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1690 EUR
Deadline
01 Jun 2026
French Government grants from the French Embassy in Korea
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1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
29 May 2026
Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
Need-based
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Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
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Various benefits
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Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
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Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
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Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
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Various benefits
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Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
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Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Anytime
AUFIN Global Impact Scholarship
Merit-based
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Grant
5000 EUR
Deadline
15 May 2026
Study a Master's in Europe Scholarship
Merit-based
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Various benefits
Deadline
29 Sep 2026
Scholarships for Master's studies abroad
Merit-based
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Grant
10000 EUR
Deadline
31 May 2026
"TIGER" Excellence Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
6850 EUR
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
"France Excellence Europa" Scholarship Program
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Ashinaga Africa Initiative
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
14 Apr 2026
Kuwaiti Government Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
École de Management Appliqué Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
30 May 2026
Frontenac Scholarship Program
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1690 EUR
Deadline
01 Jun 2026
French Government grants from the French Embassy in Korea
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
29 May 2026
Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Anytime
AUFIN Global Impact Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 EUR
Deadline
15 May 2026
Study a Master's in Europe Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
29 Sep 2026
Scholarships for Master's studies abroad
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 EUR
Deadline
31 May 2026
"TIGER" Excellence Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
6850 EUR
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
"France Excellence Europa" Scholarship Program
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Ashinaga Africa Initiative
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
14 Apr 2026
Kuwaiti Government Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
École de Management Appliqué Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
30 May 2026
Frontenac Scholarship Program
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1690 EUR
Deadline
01 Jun 2026
French Government grants from the French Embassy in Korea
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
29 May 2026
Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Anytime
AUFIN Global Impact Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 EUR
Deadline
15 May 2026
Study a Master's in Europe Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
29 Sep 2026
Scholarships for Master's studies abroad
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 EUR
Deadline
31 May 2026
"TIGER" Excellence Scholarships
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Jean Moulin University Lyon III Student Reviews & Awards
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Based on 29 reviews
- 5 Star 9 Reviews
- 4 Star 13 Reviews
- 3 Star 5 Reviews
- 2 Star 1 Review
- 1 Star 1 Review
How Students Rated This University
- Student Teacher Interaction 4.2
- Student Diversity 4.0
- Quality of Student Life 4.2
Studying in Lyon
Studying at Universit� de Lyon has been a fantastic experience so far. One of the aspects I appreciate most is the strong emphasis on research and innovation, especially in fields like business, engineering, and life sciences. Professors here are experts in their domains, and many have industry experience, which adds a practical perspective to the lectures. The university's location in Lyon is a huge advantage. It�s a vibrant city with a rich history and culture, providing plenty of activities outside the classroom. I�ve enjoyed exploring the city�s beautiful parks, museums, and restaurants, which make for great study breaks. The student life is very active, with a variety of clubs and events that cater to different interests, making it easy to meet new people. However, one challenge is the large class sizes in some popular programs, which can make it harder to get individual attention from lecturers. Also, the administrative processes could be streamlined to reduce confusion during course registration. I highly recommend Universit� de Lyon for students seeking a dynamic study environment and a well-rounded university experience.
M.SC. Biology
In terms of university, I think it's one of the best. In a social sense, I love it too. Every class (mostly seminar style) I attended was extremely enriching and eye-opening - the readings and discussions tended to teach you something each time.
Good program
This school is really useful and practical. They offer a lot of help, and signing up is pretty simple. The college's tuition fees are quite similar to other colleges. I heartily support.
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Jean Moulin University Lyon III Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Top 23.1% France
Top 21.4% Worldwide
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
QS World University Rankings
1201
By TopUniversities
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend QS World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 1201 | 1201 | 1201 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
World University Rankings
1501
By Times Higher Education
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 1501 | - | 1501 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Housing services
There are many different types of accommodation in Lyon and the surrounding area: CROUS university residences, private university residences, apartment rentals (via estate agents or private individuals), flat or house shares, renting a room, etc.
Library services
5 university libraries located on Lyon and Bourg-en-Bresse campuses.
Medical services
Jean Moulin Lyon 3 University provides a Preventive Medicine and Health Promotion Centre (the SMPPS) open to all of the University’s students.
Campus life
Jean Moulin Lyon 3 University offers a range of high quality courses across three sites located in the centre of Lyon and Bourg-en-Bresse. If you are studying in Lyon, your classes will take place at one of two campuses depending on your course selection.
- Manufacture des Tabacs campus
- Quais Campus
- Bourg-en-Bresse Campus
Year-round concerts, theatre, cinema, events and exhibitions on campus.
Various excursions giving students an opportunity to discover the heritage and cultural highlights of the city of Lyon, including the Opera House, the Célestins theatre and the Fine Arts museum etc. These visits are often free of charge, or at drastically reduced prices.
Sports facilities
Whether you’re a beginner, an advanced player or at competition level, Jean Moulin Lyon 3 University offers a wide range of sporting activities: team and individual sports, fitness, dance, relaxation, etc.
The high-quality training facilities and numerous sporting events create a lively campus atmosphere all year round.Student clubs
Committed to creating a vibrant atmosphere on its campuses, Jean Moulin Lyon 3 University attaches great importance to student life and student associations. Almost 80 student associations participate fully every year with their cultural, solidarity or sporting initiatives. The University is also committed to the successful integration of its students, with highlights including the Welcome Day and various International Days, etc.
Accreditation
It is accredited by Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche, France.
Jean Moulin University Lyon III Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
France Country
Lyon City