Institut d'Etudes du Travail de Lyon (IETL)

What Institut d'Etudes du Travail de Lyon (IETL) does

Founded in 1951 and headquartered in Lyon, France, the Institut d'Etudes du Travail de Lyon (IETL) is a public academic institute operating as a constituent component of Université Lumière Lyon 2. It specializes in labour studies across three disciplines: Droit Social (social/labour law), Ergonomie (occupational ergonomics), and Sciences Sociales (social sciences) via the LuCIDiTE track on inequalities and discrimination in work. The institute serves approximately 500 students and 80 teaching staff/instructors, and offers 16 diploma programmes ranging from a Licence professionnelle through Master 1 / Master 2 specializations to four Diplômes d'Université (DU) certificates.

IETL delivers its programmes through three channels: initial training (parcours initial), work-study alternance, and continuing education (Formation Continue). The technology foundation is institutional rather than proprietary — the website runs on the K-Sup open-source CMS developed by Kosmos, backed by Apache, MySQL, and Tomcat, and is hosted on infrastructure co-located at 5 avenue Pierre Mendès France, Bron. Research output is anchored in the CERCRID laboratory and the Pole Travail cross-disciplinary cluster, with the "Après-midi de la protection sociale" seminar series functioning as the institute's main public-facing knowledge channel.

The revenue model is typical of French public higher education: government block funding from the Ministry of Higher Education and Research via Université Lumière Lyon 2, supplemented by nationally regulated student tuition (170 EUR for Licence, 245 EUR for Master, plus a 103 EUR CVEC contribution) and a continuing-education division with quote-based DU pricing and corporate engagement via taxe d'apprentissage. Admissions are channeled exclusively through mandated platforms — Mon Master, eCandidat, and Etudes en France (Campus France) — meaning IETL has no commercial go-to-market and no revenue diversification channels beyond regulated fee structures.

Name

Institut d'Etudes du Travail de Lyon (IETL)

Legal name

Université Lumière Lyon 2

Website

https://ietl.univ-lyon2.fr

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

IETL is a public academic institute within Université Lumière Lyon 2, offering Licence, Master, and Diplôme d'Université programmes in labour law, ergonomics, and social sciences to approximately 500 students annually in Lyon, France.

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Higher Education and Professional Training in Labour Studies

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

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Keywords

• Labour law education
• Occupational ergonomics training
• Social sciences research
• Continuing professional education
• Higher education diplomas

Headquarters

HQ city

Lyon

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

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Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

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Services

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Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Public Higher Education Funding: As a constituent institute of Université Lumière Lyon 2, a French public university, IETL is primarily funded through government subsidies and public education budgets allocated by the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research.
2. Student Tuition and Registration Fees: IETL collects student registration fees: 170 EUR for Licence programmes and 245 EUR for Master programmes, plus the CVEC (Contribution Vie Etudiante et de Campus) of 103 EUR, as regulated by French public university fee structures.
3. Continuing Education and Professional Training: IETL offers Diplômes d'Université (DU) and professional training programmes under its Formation Continue (continuing education) division. Companies can engage IETL for professional development, with tax apprenticeship (taxe d'apprentissage) contributions also supporting the institute.

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Core offering

IETL delivers higher education diplomas and professional training programmes in labour studies, spanning Labour Law (Droit Social), Ergonomics, and Social Sciences (LuCIDiTE). It offers 16 distinct credentials including Licence professionnelle, Master 1, Master 2 (with multiple specializations), and Diplômes d'Université (DU), delivered through initial training, work-study (alternance), and continuing education (Formation Continue) formats to approximately 500 students. The institute also operates academic events such as the Rencontres du Travail international conference and the Les après-midi de la protection sociale seminar series.

Product overview

IETL (Institut d'Etudes du Travail de Lyon) is an educational institute within Université Lumière Lyon 2 offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs and professional training in labor studies. The offering consists of multiple program types: Diplômes d'Université (DU) including D.U. Analyse Ergonomique du Travail, D.U. Intervenant en analyse du Travail, D.U. Droit du Travail, and D.U. Droit et Gestion des Ressources Humaines; a Licence professionnelle Collaborateur en Droit Social; Master 1 and Master 2 programs across three main specializations—Droit Social (social law with tracks in Juriste en droit social, Ingénierie de la protection sociale, Droit et Relations Sociales, Mobilité Internationale, and Théorie et pratique), Ergonomie (with focus on Travail et transitions écologique et sociétale), and Sciences Sociales parcours LuCIDiTE (combating inequalities and discrimination in work and employment). Programs are accessible via initial training, continuing education (Formation Continue), and work-study arrangements (alternance). The institute also organizes scholarly events including the Rencontres du Travail (annual international conference) and Les après-midi de la protection sociale (regular seminar series on social protection topics). International mobility is supported through partnerships with universities in Quebec (Laval), Sicily (Catane), and Spain (Saint-Jacques de Compostelle).

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• Licence professionnelle Collaborateur en Droit Social A professional bachelor's degree preparing students as collaborators in social law and occupational risk prevention. Targeted at students seeking entry-level roles in labour law and HR support.
• Master 1 Droit Social First-year master's program in social law, covering labour law and social security foundations. Prerequisites include a Licence in law or related fields. Targeted at students progressing to Master 2 specialization tracks.
• Master 2 Droit social - Parcours Juriste en droit social et en ingénierie sociale (alternance) Second-year master's in social law with work-study (alternance) format, specializing as a legal expert in social law and social engineering. Targeted at students pursuing careers as labour lawyers and social engineering professionals.
• Master 2 Droit social - Parcours Ingénierie de la protection sociale (alternance) Second-year master's in social law with work-study (alternance) format, specializing in social protection engineering. Targeted at students pursuing careers in social protection management and engineering.
• Master 2 Droit social - Parcours Droit et Relations Sociales dans l'Entreprise Second-year master's in social law focusing on labour law and social relations within enterprises. Targeted at students pursuing careers in HR management and enterprise-level labour relations.
• Master 2 Droit social - Parcours Mobilité Internationale des Travailleurs Second-year master's in social law specializing in international worker mobility. Targeted at students pursuing careers in international labour law and cross-border employment relations.
• Master 2 Droit social - Parcours Théorie et pratique du Droit Social Second-year master's in social law focusing on theory and practice of social law. Targeted at students pursuing academic and research careers in social law.
• Master 1 Ergonomie First-year master's in ergonomics, part of IETL's specialization in work and ecological/societal transitions. Targeted at students progressing to the Master 2 Ergonomie programme.
• Master 2 Ergonomie - Travail et transitions écologique et sociétale (T2ÉS) Second-year master's in ergonomics specializing in work and ecological/societal transitions (T2ÉS). Targeted at students pursuing careers as occupational ergonomists and work analysis specialists.
• Master 1 Sciences sociales parcours LuCIDiTE First-year master's in social sciences specializing in combating inequalities and discrimination in work and employment (Lutte contre les inégalités et les discriminations dans le travail et l'emploi - LuCIDiTE). Targeted at students pursuing research and policy careers in employment equality.
• Master 2 Sciences sociales parcours LuCIDiTE Second-year master's in social sciences specializing in combating inequalities and discrimination in work and employment. Targeted at students pursuing careers as researchers and social policy analysts in employment and work.
• D.U. Analyse Ergonomique du Travail A university diploma (Diplôme d'Université) program focused on ergonomic analysis of work, part of IETL's ergonomics training offerings. Targeted at professionals seeking specialized certification in occupational ergonomics.
• D.U. Intervenant en analyse du Travail pour la prévention et la Santé au travail A university diploma training intervention specialists in work analysis for occupational health and safety prevention. Targeted at professionals in occupational health and workplace safety roles.
• D.U. Droit du Travail A university diploma in labour law offered as part of IETL's continuing education (Formation Continue) offerings. Targeted at professionals seeking specialized certification in labour law.
• D.U. Droit et Gestion des Ressources Humaines A university diploma in labour law and human resource management. Targeted at HR professionals and managers seeking specialized certification in labour law applied to HR.
• Formation Continue (Continuing Education) Continuing education division offering professional training through Diplômes d'Université (DUAET, DUITS, DUTRA, DUDGRH), and apprenticeship tax (taxe d'apprentissage) funded training for working professionals and companies. Targeted at employed professionals and enterprises seeking workforce upskilling in labour law, ergonomics, and HR management.
• Rencontres du Travail 2026 Annual international work conference organized by IETL (sixth edition in 2026) featuring international partners including Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO), addressing themes of health, safety, social rights, and labour relations. Open to the public, eligible for 5 hours of mandatory continuing education for lawyers. Targeted at researchers, practitioners, students, and union representatives from France and abroad.
• Les après-midi de la protection sociale Regular hybrid seminar series on social protection topics, featuring academic and professional experts discussing current issues in social security and labour law. Video recordings are published on YouTube. Targeted at academic and professional communities in social protection and labour law.

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026UQO is IETL's new international partner for the 2026 Rencontres du Travail conference, marking a cross-Atlantic collaboration. The partnership involves joint conference programming with UQO researchers (Jean-Paul Dautel, Julie Garneau, Martin Lauzier, Julie Bourgault, Thomas Collombat, Finn Makela) participating in sessions on occupational health, safety transitions, and international labour law. This is the first formal Quebec partnership and signals IETL's international expansion strategy.
• AFOIT (Association française pour l'Organisation internationale du travail)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAFOIT organizes an annual student essay competition (Challenge étudiant) at the ILO in Geneva. IETL students have participated since 2024 and won 1st prize in both 2024 and 2025. The partnership provides students with direct exposure to international labour organizations and academic recognition.
• Institut Robert BadinterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA research programme on the control of job search (Le contrôle de la recherche d'emploi) presented during the 'Après-midi de la protection sociale' was supported by Institut Robert Badinter. The programme produced published research combining sociology, political science, and law perspectives.
• Université Lumière Lyon 2coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIETL is a constituent institute of Université Lumière Lyon 2, sharing its campus infrastructure, administrative systems, and institutional resources. The university provides admissions platforms (Mon Master, eCandidat), IT infrastructure (K-Sup CMS), and institutional governance. IETL contributes to the university's research output and programme portfolio in the domain of labour studies.
• Pôle Travail (Université Lumière Lyon 2)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Pole Travail is a cross-disciplinary research cluster at Lumière Lyon 2 co-coordinated by IETL's Sylvie Monchatre. It organizes annual study days and collaborative research events. IETL hosts and co-organizes the Pole Travail's annual journée d'étude at venues including the Palais du Travail in Villeurbanne.
• Institut de Formation Syndicale (IFS)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIFS (Institut de Formation Syndicale de Lyon) at Lumière Lyon 2 is a partner for the 2026 Rencontres du Travail. Union representatives (syndicalistes) register for the conference through IFS as part of their mandatory union training. IFS distributes access to IETL's professional development events to the union community.
• Université de Laval (Québec)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIETL maintains a student exchange agreement with Université de Laval in Québec, allowing M2 students to spend a semester abroad at Laval as part of their studies. This is one of three international exchange destinations listed for IETL students.
• Université de Catane (Sicile, Italy)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIETL maintains a student exchange agreement with Université de Catane in Sicily, enabling M2 students to spend a semester abroad. One of several European partnership destinations offered to students.
• Université de Saint-Jacques de Compostelle (Espagne)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIETL maintains a student exchange agreement with the University of Santiago de Compostela in Spain, enabling M2 students to spend a semester abroad. One of three listed international exchange destinations.
• CERCRID (Centre d'études et de recherches sur les contentieuxieux judiciaires et la protection sociale)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCERCRID is the principal research laboratory affiliated with IETL's teaching staff, particularly in the Droit Social department. Multiple IETL faculty members (including Laure Camaji, Romain Marié) are researchers at CERCRID. The institute's research seminar room (DEM.436) is housed at CERCRID. CERCRID collaborates with IETL on the 'Après-midi de la protection sociale' seminar series.

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Regional players

• Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO): Canadian university that is IETL's new 2026 Rencontres du Travail partner, with joint sessions on occupational health, safety transitions, and international labour law. Comparable as a Francophone labour-studies peer, but operating in Québec rather than France.
• Université Laval — Faculté de droit: Québec-based university with established labour-law programmes and an existing student-exchange agreement with IETL. Comparable as a French-language labour-law educator, but serving primarily the North American market rather than metropolitan France.

Broad incumbents

• Université Paris Nanterre: Major French public university with established Master programmes in labour law and social relations. Overlaps with IETL on Droit Social and social-relations offerings, but as a broad multi-faculty university rather than a specialised labour-studies institute.
• Aix-Marseille Université — Faculté de Droit: Public university with labour-law and social-protection Master tracks. Comparable in offering Master 2 specialisations in droit social, but embedded in a general law faculty rather than a dedicated work-studies institute.
• Université de Bordeaux — UMR COMPTRASEC: Public university hosting the COMPTRASEC research centre on transformations of law and social change. Comparable to IETL's CERCRID integration and social-law research/teaching profile, though operating as a general university.
• Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers (CNAM): Large French public higher-education institution offering a wide catalogue including labour-law, HR, and occupational-health programmes. Comparable as a public provider of professional continuing education and diplomas, but operating at much larger scale across many disciplines.

Others

• Pôle Travail — Université Lumière Lyon 2: Cross-disciplinary research cluster co-coordinated by IETL's Sylvie Monchatre. A direct ecosystem peer rather than a competitor — relevant for understanding IETL's research positioning in labour studies at Lyon 2.
• AFOIT (Association française pour l'OIT): French association linked to the International Labour Organization that runs the Challenge étudiant in which IETL students compete. Comparable as an ecosystem stakeholder rather than a direct educator — relevant to IETL's international visibility.
• Université Lumière Lyon 2: Parent university of IETL. Closely related as the institutional host providing admissions platforms, IT, and governance; relevant as the source of IETL's operating framework but not an external peer.

Direct peers

• Institut du Travail de Strasbourg (ITS): Sister French public institute dedicated to labour studies within the University of Strasbourg. Directly comparable to IETL as a public-sector labour-studies institute offering DU, Licence pro, and Master programmes in social law, with similar reliance on French ministry admissions platforms.

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