Licence Mathématiques et informatique appliquées aux sciences humaines et sociales (MIASHS) at Université Lumière Lyon 2

Programme overview

The Licence in Mathématiques et informatique appliquées aux sciences humaines et sociales (MIASHS) builds solid foundations in mathematics, computer science, statistics and a chosen humanities or social science discipline, with an introduction to research through digital humanities projects in the third year. Six parcours are offered: Géographie, Histoire, Psychologie, Sciences cognitives, Sciences du langage and Sociologie.

Faculty: UFR Anthropologie, Sociologie et Science Politique (ASSP) | Duration: 3 years (180 ECTS) | Study mode: full-time (French) | Location: Bron, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

What you will study

Mathematics, computer science, statistics and one humanities and social science discipline, with digital humanities research projects in L3.

Career pathways

Most graduates continue to a master's or engineering school: computer science, the corresponding social science, or master's combining both (for example MIASHS, quantitative sociology and demography, geomatics).

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Application information

Entry requirements

The mathematics specialism, or complementary mathematics, at school is recommended. 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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