Discover the University of Lille

The University of Lille is located near several major metropolitan areas and European capitals (Paris, London, Brussels, Amsterdam, Antwerp, Cologne, Dortmund, etc.). Connected by extensive international-standard transport infrastructure (including the airports of Paris-Roissy, Brussels and London), the University of Lille is expanding its sphere of influence across the whole world, as evidenced by its high-level international collaborations with more than 50 countries.

Its university campuses are located in 8 towns in the metropolitan area, and even beyond with the Wimereux marine station. Staff and students have access to an extensive public transport network, with all campuses and research sites being located less than 5 minutes from a metro station and less than 30 minutes from each other.

• Reinvented spaces : “edible” campuses

This project, launched in 2016, aims to create food-producing spaces across all of the University of Lille’s campuses: a place for producing fruit and vegetables, learning, and exchanging information about cultivation techniques that care for the environment and our health. At the heart of the project lies a new approach to landscaping that combines plantations and nutrition.The project is meant as the first building block in a sustainable local food system, by making the students and residents involved aware of the link with nutrition and food autonomy, and by leading a process of reflection on the current food production systems.

• Giving free rein to your creativity

Students and staff at the University of Lille can sign up for artistic practical workshops all year round. Encouraging amateur artistic practice, independently or with professional supervision. Promoting exchange, discovery and expression, and providing opportunities to meet knowledge-creators and artists.

Find out more about these cultural activities