What IUT Lyon 1 does

IUT Lyon 1 (Institut Universitaire de Technologie Lyon 1) is a French public higher-education institute and a constituent component of Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, founded in 1969 and operating across three campuses (Villeurbanne Doua, Villeurbanne Gratte-Ciel, and Bourg-en-Bresse). The institute delivers technology-oriented higher education through 14 teaching departments covering chemistry, biological engineering, civil engineering, industrial and electrical engineering, mechanical and production engineering, computer science, business administration, marketing techniques, and energy transition professions. It offers the national BUT (Bachelor Universitaire de Technologie) three-year undergraduate programme, Licence Professionnelle professional bachelor's degrees, and selected Master's programmes, enrolling approximately 5,300 students supported by 350 teaching staff and 163 administrative/technical personnel.

The institute runs a differentiated technology stack anchored by a Moodle-based learning management system, a student portal, staff intranet, scheduling (EDT), email, library portal (Portaldoc), eCandidat admissions platform, and the proprietary Pro'Connect alumni-professional networking platform. Specialised infrastructure includes the INNOBIOVIR technological platform (bioproduction training in partnership with 3d.FAB) and a 12,000 m² GMP technological park equipped with industrial-grade machinery. Quality assurance is anchored by AFNOR Qual'IUT certification (renewed 2025) and Qualiopi certification for continuing education.

The business model combines French public state funding channelled through parent Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, regulated national tuition fees (droits de scolarité) and CVEC, enterprise-paid apprenticeship contracts managed by the FARE service (1,423 contracts signed during the academic year), taxe d'apprentissage contributions routed via the SOLTÉA platform, EU and national research grants (one €1M EU grant allocated to Lyon teams in 2025), and continuing-education contracts with enterprises. The institute operates an event-driven go-to-market across open days (JPO), Job Dating 360°, international weeks, alumni evenings, and student competitions to drive both student and enterprise acquisition.

Name

IUT Lyon 1

Legal name

IUT Lyon 1

Website

https://iut.univ-lyon1.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Short description

IUT Lyon 1 is a French public higher-education institute under Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, delivering BUT, Licence Professionnelle and Master programmes across 14 departments and 3 campuses to 5,300 students, funded by state allocations, regulated tuition, apprenticeship contracts and enterprise partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Villeurbanne

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. French Public Higher Education (State Funded): As a constituent institute of Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, IUT Lyon 1 operates as a French public higher education institution funded primarily by the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research. Core operating budget is provided through the parent university from government allocations. Students pay regulated national tuition fees (droits de scolarité) set by the French government.
2. Continuing Education and Professional Training Contracts: Professional training contracts (contrats de professionnalisation) and continuing education (formation continue) for Licence Professionnelle and other programmes generate revenue from enterprise clients. The FARE (Formations en Alternances, Relations Entreprises) service manages apprenticeship and training contracts with companies.
3. Taxe d'Apprentissage: French companies contribute a portion of their training budget (taxe d'apprentissage) which institutions like IUT Lyon 1 can receive through the SOLTéA platform to support professional training development.
4. Research Funding and EU Grants: Research activities attract external funding. For example, a European Union research project led by a faculty member received €1 million total, with over €200,000 allocated to Lyon teams (ICBMS-CSAp / CRCL). Novaleum is a startup emerging from academic research.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

IUT Lyon 1 is a French public Institut Universitaire de Technologie that delivers three-year BUT (Bachelor Universitaire de Technologie) programmes, one-year Licence Professionnelle specialisations, and selected DU/DIU/Masters across 14 teaching departments in sciences, engineering, business, and computer science. The institute offers vocational, work-integrated education combining theoretical coursework, practical labs, mandatory internships/apprenticeships, and continuing-education contracts for enterprise clients across three campuses in Villeurbanne and Bourg-en-Bresse.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BUT (Bachelor Universitaire de Technologie)
• Licence Professionnelle (Professional Bachelor)
• Master's Degrees and University Diplomas (DU/DIU)
• Apprenticeship and Work-Study Training (Alternance)

Quantifiable outcome

• 1732 graduates in 2025 (+10% year-over-year increase in graduates)
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• ADIUT (Assemblée des Directeurs d'IUT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational network of all IUT directors in France. IUT Lyon 1 participates in collective initiatives, student mobility schemes, and national-level partnerships on behalf of the French IUT network.
• IUT ARL (Ain, Rhône, Loire)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional IUT network grouping IUT Lyon 1, IUT Lumière Lyon 2, IUT Lyon 3, and IUT Jean Monnet St-Étienne/Roanne under a shared brand identity. Enables student mobility, shared programmes, and collective marketing across the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.
• TC France (Réseau TC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational network of BUT Techniques de Commercialisation departments across French IUTs. Enables participation in national competitions (Les Alticiades, Masters de Négociation), shared pedagogical resources, and collective brand visibility.
• Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 (UCBL - Parent University)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIUT Lyon 1 is a constituent institute (composante) of UCBL. The parent university provides administrative services (HR, Finance, IT via DSI, Communication), shared platforms (Moodle, student portal), research infrastructure, and institutional governance. Director of publication: Bruno Lina, President of UCBL.
• Université de Doha for Science & Technology (Qatar)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational academic partnership signed between UDST, IUT Lumière Lyon 2, IUT Lyon 1, and ADIUT, establishing a strategic protocol for innovation and academic mobility between France and Qatar.
• Collège Lionel-Groulx (Québec, Canada)Strategic or Co-development PartnerExchange partnership hosting IUT Lyon 1 students for semester exchanges. Two students (Jess'Im SMATI and Quentin NICOLAS) participated in a semester at Collège Lionel-Groulx, volunteering for the 'L'École des grands' robotics outreach project for primary school children.
• CFAI-IRI (Centre de Formation des Apprentis de l'Industrie - IRI)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerApprenticeship training partner for the BUT TCSI programme, providing work-study contracts and industrial training placements. Associated with AFPI-IRI for continuing education delivery.
• Groupe STEFminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLogistics and transport group that organised a 6th Hackathon in Fidenza, Italy, where IUT Lyon 1 students won with their DEVOPS team solution. Engages students in real-world logistics and supply chain challenges.
• Novaleum (IUT Lyon 1 Spin-off)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustrial start-up born from academic research at IUT Lyon 1, demonstrating the institution's capacity to transfer research into commercial ventures and provide entrepreneurial pathways for researchers and students.
• AlumnIUT Lyon 1 (formerly ARF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial alumni association of IUT Lyon 1, formerly known as ARF (Association des Anciens de la Rue de France). Organises annual alumni evenings, supports student networking, and runs the Pro'Connect mentorship platform connecting students with alumni professionals.
• Hospices Civils de Lyon (HCL) - Hôpital de la Croix-RoussemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor regional hospital group providing technical platforms for practical training. BUT GB BMB students conducted bacteriological identification work on the microbiology platform at Hôpital de la Croix-Rousse as part of their curriculum.
• INNOBIOVIR PlatformcoreTechnology or IntegrationInnovation technology platform operated by the Génie Biologique Doua department in collaboration with 3d.FAB, providing bioproduction training for enterprise clients. Hosted training for ESACT (European Society for Animal Cell Technology) in its facilities.
• Saint Jean IndustriesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustrial group that partnered with BUT TC Business International students for a 5-day strategy challenge on European prospecting, providing real-world commercial experience for students in an industrial B2B context.
• IFRIA Auvergne-Rhône-AlpesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApprenticeship partner for food industry programmes (LP QIAC, BUT GB SAB), managing work-study contracts for food science and biotechnology students on the Bourg-en-Bresse campus.
• SafeKeeper (Bicycle Security Start-up)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBicycle security technology start-up partnered with 60 BUT TC students who acted as digital strategy consultants during a 3-day challenge, providing practical commercial experience for students.
• AIDETU (Student Aid Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent emergency aid association operating on IUT Lyon 1 campuses, providing food and essential supplies to students in precarity. Supported by IUT direction and AlumnIUT, operating weekly distributions and solidarity fridges.
• Fondation L'Oréal - 'Pour les Filles et la Science'majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the L'Oréal Foundation's science outreach programme hosting 22 high-school girls per year at IUT Lyon 1 for laboratory experiments, career discovery, and STEM stereotyping workshops as part of the institution's gender equality and STEM diversity commitment.
• Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes OrientationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional orientation body partnering with IUT Lyon 1 on the 'La science gagne à être mixte' project to showcase alumni career paths and inspire young women to pursue scientific and technical studies.
• Institut Lyfe (formerly Institut Paul Bocuse)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCulinary and hospitality institute partnered with IUT Lyon 1 on the 'Les OMÉGA passent à table' cookbook project, demonstrating interdisciplinary collaboration between food science (Génie Biologique) and culinary arts.
• Université Lumière Lyon 2 (IUT Lumière Lyon 2)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-signatory of the international academic partnership with UDST and ADIUT, and part of the IUT ARL regional network. Students from GEA department welcomed for exchange at IUT Lyon 1.
• Mines Saint-ÉtiennecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive engineering school pathway partnership with GIM department allowing simultaneous validation of BUT GIM year 3 and first year of engineering school at Mines Saint-Étienne, enabling accelerated career progression.
• ETS Montréal (École de Technologie Supérieure, Canada)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational engineering school partnership with GIM department providing an exclusive pathway to validate BUT GIM year 3 simultaneously with first year at ETS Montréal, supporting international career development.
• La Ligue pour la Protection des Oiseaux (LPO)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBird protection league certified IUT Lyon 1 as a 'Biodiversity Refuge Establishment' following an initiative by the Génie Biologique Doua department and agronomy students, demonstrating environmental commitment.
• LPO Auvergne-Rhône-AlpesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional branch of the Ligue pour la Protection des Oiseaux working with IUT Lyon 1 on biodiversity conservation and environmental education initiatives on campus.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• INSA Lyon: Broad incumbent: large French public engineering school located in Villeurbanne (same campus area as IUT Lyon 1), focused on engineering and applied sciences. Comparable in technical subject coverage and regional employer relationships; receives a portion of IUT graduates into its engineering cycles via post-BUT pathways.
• Mines Saint-Étienne: Broad incumbent: elite French engineering school with an exclusive dual-validation partnership with IUT Lyon 1's GIM department (BUT year 3 + Mines year 1). Comparable technical depth and industrial orientation; serves as a downstream progression path for IUT Lyon 1 graduates, making it both a peer and a partner.
• Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 (UCBL): Broad incumbent: parent university of IUT Lyon 1, providing administrative, IT, HR, and governance services. Operates across a wider portfolio (medicine, sciences, pharmacy, Polytech Lyon, STAPS) of which IUT Lyon 1 is the dedicated technology/commerce vocational component.

Direct peers

• IUT de Bordeaux: Direct peer: another major French IUT, part of Université de Bordeaux, with comparable BUT/LP programmes in chemistry, biological engineering, computer science, GMP, GEA, and TC. Competes with IUT Lyon 1 in national rankings (Thotis), ADIUT network initiatives, and apprenticeship pipeline.
• IUT Lumière Lyon 2: Direct peer: the IUT of Université Lumière Lyon 2, located in the same Lyon metropolitan area, offering similar BUT, Licence Professionnelle, and DUT programmes across comparable departments (TC, GEA, Info, etc.). Member of the IUT ARL regional network with IUT Lyon 1 and shares Parcoursup competition for the same baccalauréat pool.
• IUT Lyon 3 Jean Moulin: Direct peer: the IUT of Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3, located in Lyon. Offers similar BUT/ Licence Professionnelle programmes in business, information-communication, and related fields. Co-participant in the IUT ARL network and shares the regional employer pipeline and competition for students.
• IUT Jean Monnet Saint-Étienne: Direct peer: the IUT of Université Jean Monnet Saint-Étienne, member of the IUT ARL regional network with IUT Lyon 1. Offers comparable BUT/ LP programmes in technical and business fields within the same Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes recruitment catchment, sharing enterprise relationships and competing for the same applicant pool.
• IUT Paris Rives de Seine (Université Paris Cité): Direct peer: a large Paris-based IUT offering comparable BUT/LP programmes across technical and commercial departments. Competes in the same national Parcoursup framework and the ADIUT network; comparable scale and programme mix make it a close functional peer despite geographic distance.

Regional players

• Université de Doha pour la Science et la Technologie (UDST): Regional player: Qatari applied-science university with which IUT Lyon 1, IUT Lumière Lyon 2, and ADIUT signed a strategic partnership for academic mobility and innovation. Operates a comparable applied-technology educational mission in the Gulf region; serves as IUT Lyon 1's international mobility partner rather than direct domestic competitor.
• Collège Lionel-Groulx (Québec): Regional player: Quebec CEGEP that hosts IUT Lyon 1 students for semester exchanges under their international partnership. Operates in the same pre-university technical education space (DEC-BAC pathway) as French IUTs but serves a North American francophone market; useful peer for benchmarking international mobility and applied-technology pedagogy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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