Academic Calendar
Semester 1: Early September to late December
Semester 2: Early January to late April
Student Guide
You probably have plenty of questions about your destination. You can find some of the answers in Catholic University of Lyon's student guide.
View student guideAccommodation
The University’s Housing Desk can help you look for a room, studio or flat in Lyon. It can also arrange for you to stay in the Catholic University of Lyon student residences or with a host family.
Explore your accommodation optionsFinancial Support and Living Costs
Find out your estimated monthly expenses and learn what forms of financial support may be available to you.
As a UK Erasmus student, for the 2021/22 academic year you are entitled to receive an Erasmus Grant. Guidance on funding for students undertaking exchange in the 2022/23 academic year will be added soon.
View cost of living informationTransport
The urban transport network is run by the TCL (‘Transports en Commun Lyonnais’). You can plan your journeys and buy tickets from their website. For frequent use of the public transport it is advisable to purchase student weekly or monthly pass.
Learn more about the public transport