Licence Psychologie at Université Lumière Lyon 2

Programme overview

The Licence in Psychologie is a general degree following the national framework, giving progressive acquisition over three years of the core knowledge and skills of the discipline, at the interface of the human and life sciences. It is delivered by the Institut de Psychologie de Lyon (IPsyL) and offers three parcours: Parcours principal Psychologie, Contrat de Formation Personnalisé (CFP) and Formation à partir de la pratique (FPP), the last two for continuing education only.

Faculty: Institut de Psychologie de Lyon (IPsyL) | Duration: 3 years (180 ECTS) | Study mode: full-time (French) | Location: Bron, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

What you will study

Scientific study of human activities in their family, social, organisational and cultural contexts, understanding thoughts, affects and behaviours.

Career pathways

In France the title of psychologist requires a licence and a master in psychology; IPsyL offers five master mentions allowing practice of the title.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Aimed at people motivated by the scientific study of human behaviour, with methodological rigour, logical reasoning and argumentation, and written and oral expression. 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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