Licence Sciences cognitives at Université Lumière Lyon 2

Programme overview

The Licence in Sciences cognitives offers a scientific, multidisciplinary education (cognitive psychology, language sciences, cognitive neuropsychology, computer science and more) with depth in each discipline. Lyon 2 is stated to be the only university in France offering a Cognitive Sciences licence.

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

Multidisciplinary study of the human cognitive system across cognitive psychology, language sciences, cognitive neuropsychology and computer science.

Career pathways

Research or study assistant, survey or diagnostics officer, assistant project manager, junior ergonomics/UX assistant, scientific or cultural mediator; progression to the Master Sciences cognitives.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Open to any baccalauréat holder; students with an appetite for science, experimental approaches, argumentation and rigour are those who succeed. 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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