Quick Info

  • Lyon, France
  • Spring, Fall, Year (Fall and Spring)
  • : Exchange
  • : Engineering
  • : Fall, Spring, or Full Year -
  • : Pitt tuition and fees; additional costs listed below
  • : Spring: Sunday, 9/23 | Fall/Academic Year: Sunday, 2/17
  • : Engineering Students Only

Academics

Use the link below to see if the specific departments offer the types of courses you would like to take while studying abroad.  We suggest you review available courses with your academic advisor prior to applying to the program.

Academic Departments:

The following disciplines are available:

  • Biochemistry and Biotechnologies
  • Bioinformatics and Modelling
  • Civil Engineering and Urbanism
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Energetics and Environmental Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Information Technology & Computer Engineering
  • Materials Science and Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering and Plasturgy Processes
  • Mechanical Engineering Design
  • Mechanical Engineering Development

Each Fall term, INSA Lyon offers an Information Science and Technology (IST) Semester organized jointly by the Telecommunication Department, Computer Sciences and Engineering Department, and the Electrical Engineering Department in collaboration with three research laboratories.  IST is targeted mainly to students in their final year of their Bachelor’s programs, and allows students to take courses in English. 

Students participating in the 16-week IST program complete 30 ECTS credits, which are broken down in this way:

  • Six 3-credit scientific courses
  • One 10-credit R&D project
  • One 2-credit French course

Students will choose their scientific courses from a list of twelve.  Each week of the program is structured to include 2 days of courses, 3 days in research labs, and 2 hours of French language instruction.  All courses are taught in English.  For more information about the available courses, please visit the IST website.

If you plan to study in the spring term- Most courses are offered in French but there are some courses available in English.  Check the university’s website for course information. 

Student Life

INSA Lyon hosts many international students each year.  Check out the Student Life website for information about clubs and activities.

Housing

INSA Lyon offers housing. Please refer to the GE3 website for information.

Pricing And Dates

You will pay tuition and fees to the University of Pittsburgh. If you have a tuition scholarship, please check with the entity providing the scholarship to confirm coverage for studying abroad.

Personal expenses vary among individual students. Wondering about the cost of living? You can review the GE3 website for more information.

Inclusions & Exclusions

While you will pay Pitt tuition and fees, keep in mind that you are also responsible for the following:

  • Study Abroad Administrative Fee ($400.00)
  • Airfare (round trip ~$1,000.00 - $2,000)
  • Room and board
  • Personal expenses (depends on personal spending habits)
  • Heath Insurance (depends on partner institution)

The University of Pittsburgh provides comprehensive health insurance as a part of studying abroad. More information about the type of insurance and coverage will be provided to you by the Engineering International Programs office.  However, you might need to purchase additional insurance if the school you will attend requires you to purchase a specific health insurance per their regulations. It is your responsibility to ensure you know the cost of that insurance prior to committing to the program. 

Special Information

Questions about scholarships? Check out our scholarship page and note that SSoE has a scholarship specifically for engineering students.There are many other national scholarships you can review. Begin to search for scholarships on the Institute of International Education website. 

Ready to get started on your application?  

Program Staff

Dr. Diane Hardy Saran

Walk-In Advising Hours:

Buna! That’s hello in Romanian. 
After returning from being a Peace Corp volunteer in Transylvania- I decided to work in the field of international education helping international students.  Life took me back to Buffalo, NY (where I grew up- land of chicken wings)- and I worked for SUNY Buffalo for many years assisting international students and scholars.  In 2010, I moved to the ‘Burgh- and am now assisting engineering students to study abroad. 
For fun I enjoy volunteering with my therapy dog Nora, yoga and fitness, international films, crocheting, and travel (of course).

Come talk with me about studying abroad! 

dmhardy@pitt.edu |  412-624-9823 | 152 Benedum Hall

@SSoEIntPrograms     |    www.facebook.com/SSOEIntProg

 

Dr. Kristine Lalley

Walk-In Advising Hours:

Bonjour! I became the Swanson School’s first Director of International Initiatives in August 2007. In this role I have collaborated with Swanson School faculty members to create international education opportunities for engineering students- including studying abroad, international internships and service learning projects along with other research opportunities abroad. I have also conducted research on learning processes in the context of international education. I studied in Paris, France during my junior year and continue to love visiting countries around the world whenever possible, learning as much as I can about other cultures. I enjoy supporting engineering students and seeing them change from their experiences abroad. 

Come talk with me about studying abroad!

Krl33@pitt.edu |  412-624-3489 | 152 Benedum Hall

@SSoEIntPrograms   |    www.facebook.com/SSOEIntProg