Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 campus

Engineering

Licence Sciences de la Terre – Géosciences, Environnement et Risques Naturels (GEONAT) at Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1

Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, France

Programme overview

An applied pathway leading to careers in geosciences, natural risks and the environment, in companies and services working in geotechnics, environment and hydrology-hydrogeology, from the end of L3 or after a Master's or engineering school. A work placement of at least 3 months is included in L3.

Faculty: Observatoire de Lyon  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; work-study (alternance) route; taught in French  |  Location: Villeurbanne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

What you will study

Students gain theoretical and practical skills in the main methods of investigating geological environments, notably in the field (subsurface investigation, material characterisation).

Career pathways

Continuation to an applied Master's is possible.

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Application information

Entry requirements

L1 entry for scientific baccalaureate holders; L2 entry for students with 60 licence credits in Earth Sciences, Biology, Physics or Chemistry, or at least one year of preparatory class.

Domestic applicants: EUR 178 a year (2026/2027). National registration fee (Licence) 2026/2027 for EU/EEA students and others not subject to differentiated fees. Excludes CVEC. Source

International applicants: EUR 2,902 a year (2026/2027). Differentiated registration fee for non-EU/EEA students 2026/2027 (licence); exemptions possible. Excludes CVEC. Source

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)

Apply through the official page: https://ecandidat.univ-lyon1.fr/

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