DEGREE
MASTER’S DEGREE in:
- Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Industrial Process Engineering (vocational)
- Electronics, Communications, Computer Sciences
- Physics of Microelectronic Systems (vocational)
- Computer Sciences and Communication Networks (vocational)
- Computer Sciences and Cybersecurity (vocational)
These degrees are all accredited by the national accreditation agency.
97% of CPE Lyon graduates find a job within 4 months, mainly in the EU, USA, or Canada, earning €39,900 on an average and rising to €46,800 in 3 years. They primarily work in sectors like chemical industry, pharmaceuticals, consulting, ICT industries, and research. 13% of the graduates get into PhDs. With 8,500+ engineers, the CPE Lyon alumni network is strong and offers valuable support and benefits to students.
Students are directly admitted into bachelor’s programme, leading to a master degree.
Brief description of non-vocational curricula after the International Class year. You can find more information on www.prepa.cpe.fr and www.cpe.fr
- Bachelor: Year 1 and 2: advanced courses in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering Science or Chemistry (depending on the major chosen), French, English.
- Bachelor: Year 3: two separate curricula: one majoring in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering; Or one majoring in Electronics, Communication Networks, Computer Sciences.
- Master: Year 4 and 5: each curriculum progressively specializes either in one of the four following fields: Chemistry and processes applied to the environment, Formulation and implementation of divided solids, Life sciences and biotechnologies, process engineering; or in one of the five following fields: Web languages and smart systems, Telecommunications, Image / 3D modelling / computer science, Robotics, Electronic architecture / micro-electronics.
TEACHING HOURS
| HOURS OF FRENCH CLASSES | 620 hours |
| HOURS ACADEMIC / METHODOLOGY CLASSES : MATHS, PHYSICS, CHEMISTRY | 341 hours |
| TOTAL HOURS PER YEAR (= 9 MONTHS) | 961 hours |
PRESENTATION
CPE Lyon is one of the top French engineering schools and has been delivering Masters of Science for more than 50 years. Strong partnerships with the Lyon's Claude Bernard University, research and industrial key players worldwide, allow CPE Lyon to ensure high value curricula, including vocational, for more than 340 graduates each year. The first two years of these five year combined bachelor/master programs are undertaken by the Institution des Chartreux, a renowned school group in charge of almost 4000 pupils from kindergarten to higher education, based in Lyon and its surroundings. Among CPE Lyon's outstanding alumni, 3 have received a Nobel Prize (V. Grignard, Y. Chauvin, J. Jouzel).
FEES of the Classes Internationales
| YEAR | Bachelor (any track) | Master (any track) |
| Y0 Classes Internationales |
5500 € | X |
| Y1 | 3016 € | X |
| Y2 | 3016 € | X |
| Y3 | 8380 € | X |
| Y4 | X | 8380 € |
| Y5 | X | 8380 € |
| Grand total | 19912 € | 16760 € |
Accommodation for the Classes Internationales year (9 months):
Boarding: 2500 € / year (subsidized – normal price: 4953 €)
Dinner: 1180 € / year
Lunch: 7,5 € / meal
STUDENT SERVICES
The institute assists students with all the necessary information about their arrival.
Students will be housed in the institute’s boarding school (subsidized fees for Indian students), where dinner is served. For lunch, students have access to the institute’s restaurant. Vegetarian meals are available.
Students will be paired with a French student for support. Welcome and information sessions are organized for the students to introduce them to the institute, as well as a tour of the city. Students will fully take part of the usual French students’ events and life.
Throughout their time at the institute, students will be supported by the entire teaching team, especially by the French language instructor and disciplinary manager, who will meet with each student weekly to discuss their progress.
University CALENDAR
Academic Calendar: 2nd September 2025 - 29th May 2026
Holidays:
- 18th October 2025 – 2nd November 2025
- 20th December 2025 – 4th January 2026
- 7th February 2026 – 22nd February 2026
- 4th April 2026 – 20th April 2026
(Boarding School remains open during holidays)
