Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1

The University Lyon 1 is situated on 13 different sites in four of the principal centres of activity of the Rhône-Alpes region of France : the cities of Lyon, Saint-Etienne and Bourg-en-Bresse and the town of Roanne. The University largely contributes to the development of this region through its partnerships with local and national companies and the regional authorities.
Lyon 1 employs 2900 teacher/researchers and teachers, of which 700 are also hospital practitioners as well as a technical and administrative staff of 1800.
Lyon 1 became an autonomous establishment on 1st January 2009 and with a total budget of 388 m€ Lyon 1 is one of the biggest employers of the region.
More info: http://www.univ-lyon1.fr/