HEIP School of International and Political Studies in Lyon, HEIP University of International Relations and Political Science in Lyon

• Location: Lyon, France,
• Established: 2019,
• Language of instruction: English, French,
• Type of training: mixed.

The Graduate School of International and Political Studies (HEIP) in Lyon is one of the leading schools in the field of international and political relations, with campuses in Lyon, Paris, Rennes, Bordeaux and London. The study area in Lyon provides its students with the opportunity to obtain a bachelor's degree or study in one of several master's degree programs.

HEIP is part of the large-scale educational network OMNES Education. It also includes institutions that train more than 40,000 students in the fields of business, communications, marketing, and engineering. The quality of education in these schools is marked by many ratings and is considered modern - students receive applied knowledge and an excellent academic base for starting a career.

HEIP's Lyon campus was the first of the network to experience innovative change. Thanks to the modern infrastructure of classrooms, highly qualified teachers and constantly improving programs, students receive competitive qualities for rapid development in their chosen field.

Students of all programs must complete an internship for 3-6 months. It is organized on the basis of partner universities or organizations cooperating with HEIP.

HEIP campuses do not have dormitories and do not provide housing outside their territories. Staff will be able to assist students in finding and renting apartments, rooms or apartments in any of the districts of Lyon by providing a list of trusted landlords and ensuring that the documents are completed correctly.

The extracurricular life of HEIP students is rich: events, participation in clubs and associations, internships and master classes. Leading experts in the field of international and political relations are regularly invited to the campus, who conduct seminars and conferences, sharing their experience and replenishing the knowledge of students. Thanks to partnerships with local and foreign organizations, students have the opportunity to gain applied knowledge by visiting exhibitions and participating in internships and projects.

Student associations on the campus in Lyon are groups that reveal the potential of their members. They explore topics of different directions, organize holidays and concerts, help people and animals, take care of the environment and defend the rights of minorities. The list of associations includes:

• Def'Inseec is a defense and security community that aims to introduce students to defense enterprises in both the private and public sectors,
• Terra Vitaïa is an association of humanitarian projects and solidarity actions: helping the homeless, protecting the environment, supporting foundations,
• Pole Oratores is an association of eloquence that prepares students for debates and public speaking,
• Agora Nostra is an association of politics and diplomacy that regularly monitors world relations and analyzes historical facts,
• BDE Helios is a core group of students who organise activities and connect students with the school management.

• Study area in the city center,
• Learning close to students from other OMNES Education schools: unhindered use of the campuses of institutions, joint projects and activities,
• Multinationality among students and teachers,
• Programs in English or French,
• Cooperation with local and foreign universities, companies,
• Mandatory internship for each of the programs.

Since 2019, the school has been located in the central district of Lyon. The building of the former historic Citroën building is shared by students from HEIP, ECE, INSEEC and ESCE, the institutions of the OMNES Education network. A lot of bright classrooms, interactive laboratories and recreation areas, as well as business incubators for the creation and development of projects have been prepared for students. The building has a cafeteria offering students hot lunches, snacks and drinks.

The Citroën building was built in 1932 and has long been considered the world's largest manufacturing analogue. A full-scale renovation ended in 2015, and now the former auto building building has been revived under the name "New Deal".

Undergraduate and graduate students study from early September to mid-June in semesters. Between them, students take verification tests, and at the end of the year they take exams. Holidays are held in honor of national and international holidays, as well as in July and August. Saturdays and Sundays are considered days off, training lasts from Monday to Friday.

Additional expenses:

• Administrative fee for enrollment,
• Off-campus accommodation and meals,
• Public transport
• Participation in student clubs,
• Health insurance and services,
• Personal expenses.

• Filling out the registration form and sending all documents,
• Payment of the administrative fee: 70 € for bachelors or 80 € for masters,
• Passing entrance examinations in English or French: written test and oral interview within 2.5 hours. If necessary, you can take a language test,
• Getting results within four weeks,
• Registration on campus.

The school is quite selective, so only 45% of applicants from the total number of those who passed the entrance examinations can enter it annually.

The HEIP Alumni Network brings together more than 1000 specialists: they help newly graduated students find a job, do an internship and advance their careers. Most graduates hold managerial positions and are competitive employers in the field of international law, politics, and jurisprudence.

Future bachelors coming from other countries must meet the following requirements:

• Personal documents: passport, visa or residence permit, health insurance,
• High School Completion Certificate,
• Transcripts with grades for the last two academic years,
• A personal resume describing the achievements and goals for further education,
• Certificate of English proficiency: TOEFL (from 79/550/213), TOEIC (from 785), IELTS (from 6.0) or French language proficiency: TCF / TEF (B2, C1), DALF (C1), DELF (B2).

Slightly different requirements are presented for applicants to master's programs:

• Personal documents: passport, health insurance, visa or residence permit,
• Bachelor's degree diploma (BAC+3 or BAC+4),
• Transcripts of the last two years of study,
• Personal resume, essay on achievements,
• A letter of recommendation from a teacher from a previous place of study, a supervisor or a project manager, if any,
• Certificate confirming the level of English proficiency: TOEFL (from 79/550/213), TOEIC (from 785), IELTS (from 6.0) or knowledge of the French language: TCF / TEF (B2, C1), DALF (C1), DELF (B2).

Admission of new students takes place in September and February.

HEIP students have the opportunity to take advantage of advantageous offers from the school's partner organizations: discounts on public transport, rental housing, medical care, book purchases, and much more.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision