Licence Langues étrangères appliquées (LEA) at Université Lumière Lyon 2

Programme overview

The Licence in Langues étrangères appliquées (LEA) is a multidisciplinary, professionalising degree preparing students for any organisation with international activity. It combines two foreign languages (English and a language B) with applied skills such as communicating, negotiating, drafting and translating. Languages offered are German, English, Arabic, Chinese, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese (Arabic, Chinese and Portuguese open to beginners). Seven parcours are offered, including Anglais-Allemand, Anglais-Arabe, Anglais-Chinois, Anglais-Espagnol, Anglais-Italien, Anglais-Portugais and Trilangue entreprise.

Faculty: UFR des Langues | Duration: 3 years (180 ECTS) | Study mode: full-time (French) | Location: Bron, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

What you will study

Two foreign languages plus applied skills in communication, negotiation, drafting and translation, with an understanding of geopolitical and ecological issues in language professions.

Career pathways

Several masters at Lyon 2 including Traduction et interprétation (parcours MCM, TCISS, TEL), the LEA master Commerce international et langues appliquées (CILA) and Études européennes et internationales.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Holders of general and technological baccalauréats with B2 level in both languages, and students wishing to internationalise their academic or professional path. Entry to Licence 1 is through Parcoursup (non-EU applicants may follow the Demande d'admission préalable); entry to Licence 2 or 3 is through eCandidat; non-EU applicants resident in a Campus France country apply through Études en France.

Domestic applicants: EUR 178 a year (2026/2027). National registration fee for a licence, EU/EEA applicants. Reduced rate 118 EUR in specific cases (double licence, multiple courses, gap year). CVEC is not included. Source

International applicants: EUR 2,902 a year (2026/2027). Differentiated registration fee for non-EU students for a licence. Reduced rate 1,934 EUR in specific cases. Exemptions apply in specific cases. CVEC is not included. Source

Duration: 3 years (180 ECTS)

Apply through the official page: https://www.univ-lyon2.fr/formation/candidatures

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