Studying in France
Faire défiler la pageEvery year, a third of our students travel from all over the world to join our prestigious courses in hospitality and restaurant management, culinary arts and pastry. Institut Lyfe promotes multiculturalism as a source of learning, diversity, openness and innovation. With more than 75 nationalities on campus and a faculty made up of more than 30% international teachers, our school fully embodies an international culture where talents, expertise and new perspectives meet.
France: cradle of gastronomy and the art of living
Choosing to study in France means immersing yourself in a country renowned for its education system, gastronomy, hospitality and the distinctive French art of living. Birthplace of many of the world’s greatest chefs and home to exceptional expertise in hospitality, France is the ultimate destination for anyone dreaming of a career in these fields.
Living and studying here means absorbing a rich culture, being inspired by world-renowned chefs and professionals, and enjoying an environment where tradition and innovation are combined.
Study in Lyon, city of lights
Recognized as the world capital of gastronomy, take advantage of this vibrant, international city when you enroll at our Écully campus, just minutes from the center of Lyon. A city on a manageable scale and more affordable than Paris, Lyon hosts more than 190,000 students, 15% of whom are international. Ideally located at the heart of France’s great wine-growing regions and less than two hours from Paris, Marseille and Geneva, you will enjoy an exceptional quality of life, surrounded by lakes and mountains.
Learn more about the city of Lyon.
Making the choice to study at Institut Lyfe in France means giving yourself the very best chance of success!
Live Lyfe French Way
International students, welcome to your new family! Our International Student Affairs team is on hand to help you with everything you need from the moment you arrive in France. Our goal is to facilitate your smooth integration and help you settle into your new environment quickly and comfortably so that you can make the most of your experience at Institut Lyfe.
- On your arrival, you’ll take part in a pre-Freshers’ seminar specifically designed for our international students. This will help you get to know the campus, Lyon city center and our various staff teams. Cultural workshops, conferences and team building activities will help you build relationships and explore the many facets of French culture.
- From April onward we organize “Webinars of Welcome” (WoW Seminars, online), to answer your questions (visas, start dates, schedule for the academic year, finding accommodation, and more).
- Throughout the year we organize cultural excursions (“Study Tours” ) and participate in food festivals, such as the Lyon Street Food Festival and the Sirha exhibition to encourage intercultural exchange and allow you to explore our rich French heritage.
- We offer courses in partnership with the Alliance Française Lyon and Inflexyon to give you confidence with the French language.
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Did you know? Institut Lyfe has been awarded the “Bienvenue en France” label, recognizing its ability to accommodate international students, and actively participates in the Campus France network to offer the best possible welcome to all its students.
Tailor-made assistance with administrative procedures
The Student Affairs team offers help and support for all the administrative procedures related to your studies abroad:
- Obtaining your visa or residence permit, for non-European students: once your enrolment is confirmed, we offer you personalized support to organize your arrival in Lyon. For information on obtaining a visa or residence permit visit the Campus France website
- Help in your procedures with the OFII (French Office of Immigration and Integration) and the Rhone Prefecture.
- Help with securing suitable medical cover with the department for Social Security (the organization that deals with medical expenses and guarantees access to health care) and membership of a mutual medical insurance program.
- Support and contacts with our banking partners in order to open a bank account in France which will enable you to pay bills, receive reimbursements for medical expenses and deposit earnings.
- Help with applications for housing assistance allowance towards rent (CAF).
- Support for the payment of CVEC (Contribution to Student and Campus Life)
Your contact : student.affairs@institutlyfe.com
Enrolling at Institut Lyfe as an international student
Are you passionate about gastronomy, travel, wine or pastry? Do you want to learn alongside the best French chefs and international lecturers? Apply now for one of our courses.
For candidates completing the French baccalaureate, regardless of nationality, applications must be submitted exclusively via the government platform Parcoursup.fr
For candidates completing equivalent international qualifications, applications can be submitted outside of Parcoursup, directly on our website, from now until May 31, 2026: https://en.institutlyfe.com/apply/ :
Follow these steps to registration:
- Fill out the form on the website : https://www.institutlyfe.com/candidater/
- You’ll receive an e-mail inviting you to the application portal
- Choose your course, level, preferred language and desired session
- Log in to the application platform
- Complete all required fields
- You’ll receive a summary of your application
- You can then pay the application fee and upload the requested documents
- Once your application has been finalized, the development and recruitment department will verify your qualifications
- If eligible, you will be invited to choose an on-site admission session
If you’d like to know more about our courses, download our online brochure or contact one of our local representatives.
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