About the Lyon, France Program
The Lyon program is a USAC specialty program. Learn more about on-site program elements and the city itself below.
About Lyon
- Population: 500,000
- Distance from Paris: 290 miles
- Distance from Geneva: 93 miles
- Distance from Torino: 195 miles
Lyon is considered one of the most beautiful cities in France and is host to many cultural events i.e. "Nuits Sonores", "Fête des Lumières", Cinema Festivals, Dance and Contemporary Art Biennials. The city is replete with small restaurants called "bouchons" and bistros that proudly follow centuries-old traditional recipes.
Named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1998, Lyon is itself a museum, with stories to tell from Roman times to the French Revolution, from the Renaissance to World War II. Explore Lyon's convenient location near borders of Switzerland and Italy, and just a train ride away from Paris, Provence, the French Alps, and many other locations.
Quick Details
2023-24 Application Cycle
- Summer: Open
- Session I / I&II Deadline: April 1
- Session II Deadline: May 1
- Fall: Open
- Deadline: May 15
- Spring: Open
- Deadline: October 15
Eligibility
Summer:
Preferred Minimum GPA: 2.5
Language requirement: One year of college-level French if studying French; no language prerequisite for Art History
Semester:
Preferred Minimum GPA: 2.5,
Language requirement: One year of college-level French
Program Type
Credits
US Credit
Program Capacity
Summer: 65 students
Semester: 70 students
Instruction
English | French
Member
APUAF – Association des Programmes Universitaires Américains en France