French Université de Lyon Master’s Scholarships for International Students

Université de Lyon Master’s Scholarships

Course(s) Offered: All fields
Course Level: Graduate (masters)
Provider: Université de Lyon
Country to Study in: France

Scholarship Description
Are you are an international student and looking for a high-level Master’s degree programme, innovative and internationally-oriented for both the Research and private sectors?

Do you wish to benefit from the cutting-edge research and innovative potential in France and in the Rhône-Alpes Region? Then apply for the Université de Lyon Master’s Scholarships.

For the 2015/2016 academic year, Université de Lyon is offering the Université de Lyon Masters Scholarships for foreign students having a high-level academic record and willing to join one of the Master’s degree programmes offered at the University.

Eligibility
The following criteria are applied to this award:

• Foreign Students
• Candidate for admission in Masters Year 1: provide proof that you have obtained a Licence (equivalent to 180 ECTS European credits) or an equivalent diploma/level recognized by the jury
• Candidate for admission in Masters Year 2: provide proof that you have successfully reached Masters Year 1 level (equivalent to 240 ECTS European credits) or have attained an equivalent diploma/level recognized by the jury
• No age conditions
• The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic merit

Each Master’s Programme has specific eligibility criteria. Please refer to the websites of the eligible Masters Programmes (found via the official website via link below) for more information.

Eligible groups
Citizens of ANY country may apply

Participating Institutions
Université de Lyon, France; and its Partner Institutions (see Fields of Study below).

The University of Lyon (Université de Lyon), located in Lyon and Saint-Étienne, France, is a center for higher education and research comprising 16 institutions of higher education.

Fields of study
The following course(s) of study and their corresponding hosting (partner) institutions:

• ADMIRE Master’s Degree / Hosted by ENS de Lyon and Sciences Po Lyon
• Altervilles Mater’s Degree / Hosted by Université Jean Monnet Saint Etienne and Sciences Po Lyon
• AlterEurope Master’s Degree / Hosted by Université Jean Monnet Saint Etienne, ENS de Lyon and Sciences Po Lyon
• AlterEurope Master’s Degree / Hosted by Université Jean Monnet Saint Etienne, ENS de Lyon and Sciences Po Lyon
• Biosciences Master's Degree / Hosted by ENS de Lyon and Université Claude Bernard Lyon1
• Infectious Disease Master’s Degree / Hosted by Université Claude Bernard Lyon1 and Université Jean Monnet Saint Etienne
• Information Architecture Master’s Degree / Hosted by ENS de Lyon and ENSSIB
• Nanoscale Engineering Master’s Degree / Hosted by Ecole Centrale de Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon1 and INSA de Lyon
• Oncology Master’s Degree / Hosted by Université Claude Bernard Lyon1 and VetAgro Sup'
• Physics and Chemistry Master’s Degree / Hosted by ENS de Lyon and Université Claude Bernard Lyon1
• Public Policies Master’s Degree / Hosted by Sciences Po Lyon, Université Lumière Lyon2, ENTPE and VetAgroSup

Number of awards
Not yet specified for the current academic year; however, upto sixty (60) scholarships were offered for the previous 2014/2015 academic session

Sponsorship duration
Scholarship is awarded for the duration of the courses (usually a 10-month period)

Scholarship benefits
The value is 400 euros or 800 euros / month depending to the applicant’s file

Method of Application
The application procedures for the different programmes offered under the "Université de Lyon Master’s Scholarships" programme for foreign students from different countries is as detailed on the official website.

It is important to visit the official website (link to it is below) for complete information on how to apply for this scholarship.

DEADLINES:
The deadline varies per programme. The application deadline for Biosciences Master's Degree, Information Architecture Master's Degree, Physics and Chemistry Master's Degree, Admire Master's Degree is 2 February 2015; for Nanoscale Engineerig Master's Degree is June 15, 2015 for candidates who are nationals of the European Economic Area and May 15, 2015 for all other applicantsl and for AlterEurope Master's Degree is April 30th.

PLEASE NOTE:
Master’s degree programmes labelled ‘‘Université de Lyon’’ are recognized for their high-quality training by both the academic community and industrial partners. They are jointly accredited by several universities or ‘‘Grandes Ecoles’’ in Lyon and Saint-Etienne.

Students at the University are in close contact with worldwide recognized professionals: Professors and Researchers who guarantee the academic quality and multidisciplinary approach of the training.

Of the affiliated 16 institutions of higher education at the University of Lyon (Université de Lyon), the three main universities are: Claude Bernard University Lyon 1, which focuses upon health and science studies and has approximately 27,000 students; Lumière University Lyon 2, which focuses upon the social sciences and has about 30,000 students; Jean Moulin University Lyon 3, which focuses upon the humanities and law with about 20,000 students.

Several other member institutions exist affiliated to the university.

Application Deadline: 2 Feb / 15 May / 30 April 2015
Open to International Applicants: Yes

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