Call for Master’s Programs at ENS de Lyon 2026 is open now!!!
ENS (École Normale Supérieure) de Lyon and its partners offer scholarships (Ampère, GRADUATE +) for excellent international students to enroll in Master’s programs.
École Normale Supérieure de Lyon is an elite French public institution that trains professors, researchers, senior civil servants, as well as business and political leaders. Students choose their courses and split their time between training and research in the sciences and the humanities. Built on the tradition of ENS de Fontenay-Saint-Cloud, founded in 1880, ENS de Lyon also focuses on educational research. It is a symbol of French Republican meritocracy, and it remains committed today to disseminating knowledge to the widest audience and to promoting equal opportunity.
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ENS de Lyon is part of the Université de Lyon and supports quality research that has earned it a Fields medal (Cedric Villani, 2010) and many CNRS medals. It encourages interdisciplinary studies to foster a better understanding of complex contemporary issues.
ENS de Lyon offers a broad and interdisciplinary range of Master’s programs designed to prepare students for advanced research, teaching, and professional careers. The programs span across sciences, humanities, social sciences, arts, and languages, reflecting the school’s mission to combine academic excellence with international openness.
- Interdisciplinary approach: Programs often integrate multiple fields (e.g., healthcare through both biosciences and social sciences).
- Strong research orientation: Many tracks are directly connected to ENS research laboratories, encouraging early involvement in cutting-edge projects.
- International focus: Several programs are taught partly or entirely in English, making them accessible to global students.
- Language requirements: Depending on the program, proficiency in French (B1–C2) and/or English (B2–C1) is required.
- Flexibility in entry: Students may enter at Master’s 1 (M1) or Master’s 2 (M2), depending on their prior qualifications.
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This scholarship offers in those following department-
- Sciences & Technology – Biosciences, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Earth & Environmental Sciences.
- Humanities & Social Sciences – History, Philosophy, Migration Studies, Socialization & Institutions, Healthcare approaches.
- Arts & Literature – Dramaturgy, Modern Literature, Cinema, Music.
- Languages & Area Studies – German, Italian, Russian, Hispanic, Arabic, Chinese, Anglophone, European, Middle-East, East & Southeast Asia.
- Economics – Advanced Economics with a strong quantitative and international dimension.
- Education & Didactics – Teaching of experimental sciences and mathematics.
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FranceBenefits
The benefits of applying for a Master’s degree at ENS de Lyon with scholarships are significant, both academically and financially:
- World-class education: ENS de Lyon is one of France’s most prestigious institutions, known for excellence in research and teaching.
- Research opportunities: Many programs are directly linked to ENS research laboratories, giving students early access to cutting-edge projects.
- Ampère Scholarships of Excellence: €1,000 per month for one year (renewable), covering living expenses.
- Graduate+ Scholarships: €1,000 per month for 10 months, tied to specific graduate initiatives.
- Normalien Status: Up to €1,500 per month for EU/EEA students (salary) or €1,000 per month for non-EU students (grant) for 4 years.
- Cécile De Witt-Morette Scholarship: €1,000 per month for up to 4 years for women in Computer Science and Mathematics.
- External scholarships: Eiffel Excellence Program and embassy-linked fellowships (USA, Canada, India) provide additional funding opportunities
- Pathway to PhD: Strong preparation for doctoral studies, with funding options like doctoral contracts and co-funding programs..
Eligibilities
To be eligible for the scholarship, the applicant must-
- Candidate for admission in Masters Year 1: provide proof that you have
obtained a Licence (equivalent to 180 ECTS European credits) or an
equivalent diploma/level. - Candidate for admission in Masters Year 2: provide proof that you have
successfully reached Masters Year 1 level (equivalent to 240 ECTS
European credits) or have attained an equivalent diploma/level. - To be a foreign national (the applicants who have French nationality aren’t
eligible). - born from January, 1st, 2000 (26 years maximum).
- Internship within the laboratories which are under ENS de Lyon supervision.
Application Process
- Complete and submit the online application form: these forms allow you to apply for a Master’s program and for a scholarship of excellence.If you apply to ENS de Lyon
- As an european student – Apply here – Online Form – OPEN
- As a non european student with a higher education degree in a foreign country – Apply here – Online Form – OPEN
- As a non european student with a French higher education degree – Apply here – Online Form – OPEN
If you apply to a Graduate+ scholarship, and for a programme not provided by ENS de Lyon
- You want to apply to a Master from Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 – Apply here – Online Form- OPEN
- You want to apply to a Master from Université Jean Monnet
Application Deadline: January 23, 2026 (18 Days Remaining)
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