Rankings for The École Normale Supérieure de Lyon

The World University Rankings

#251-300

The World University Rankings

QS World University Rankings

#187

QS World University Rankings


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Ecole Normale Superieure de Lyon is one of four Ecole Normale Supérieure schools in France. It teaches Training and Research in fundamental and experimental sciences, humanities, and literature. The school has over 2,000 students and 1,000 researchers. The laboratories and research centres are divided into twelve departments. It is an important research centre and one of the essential centres for training French researchers since the 19th century through its history in pedagogy and education.  

The school is a partner of the international associated laboratory SALADYN.

What is the École Normale Supérieure de Lyon QS Ranking 2025?

École Normale Supérieure de Lyon ranks 187th according to the QS World University Rankings 2025.

The university was ranked by several authorities such as QS Rankings, Times Higher Education, and US News and World Reports. They are given below.

Ranked By

2023

2024

2025

QS World University Rankings

111

184

187

Times Higher Education Rankings

NA

251-300

NA

U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities

NA

665

NA

Rankings (Course-Wise)

Knowledge of the course-wise rankings will help you decide which course you should pursue at the university. Some course-wise rankings are given below.

Course-Wise QS Ranking

Course

Ranking 2023

Ranking 2024

Economics

501-530

451-500

Engineering and Technology

319

351

Geophysics

101-150

101-150

Mathematics

73

83

Medicine

401-500

501-550

Physics

146

139

Philosophy

151-200

151-200

English

251-300

251-300

Natural Sciences

158

129

Computer Science

201-250

201-250

Course-Wise US News and World Reports Rankings

Course

Ranking 2024-2025

Biochemistry

613

Chemistry

719

Computer Science

673

Geosciences

212

Mathematics

391

Physical Chemistry

588

Physics

517

Space Science

147

Frequently Asked Questions on École Normale Supérieure de Lyon Ranking 2025

1: How to get admitted to ENS de Lyon?

A: The following are required for admission:

  • the entrance exam, after a two-year preparatory class (1st exam) or after obtaining 120 ECTS credits (2nd exam);

  • selection based on file for students registered for the ENS diploma, master's or aggregation students, and international students.

2: What level do you need to enter ENS?

A: You must hold a Baccalaureate diploma or a recognized title of equivalent level, and be registered in the 2nd year of higher education to be eligible to apply to ENS.

3: Is Ens Lyon prestigious?

A: ENS de Lyon is an elite French public higher education establishment that  trains professors and researchers in the academic system through fundamental research.