IPL Lyon Polytechnic Institute

Lyon Polytechnic Institute

Everyday life

Banks

Transports

Eating out

Cheap living

Banks

The banks that partner with the schools :

Non-exhaustive list of banks in France:

  • BoursoBank: a subsidiary of the Société Générale group, a bank open to all, regardless of income.
  • Fortuneo: free bank card for foreign students based in France.
  • Hello bank! : BNP Paribas’ mobile bank, available free of charge and with no strings attached.
  • Revolut : multi-currency account for foreign students.

Transport in Lyon

TCL network

To use public transport in Lyon, you need a TCL card:

Find out more on the TCL.fr website

Free velov

If you are aged between 18 and 25 and are a student or young person looking for work, the Lyon Metropolitan Council can lend you a bike for 1 year (free of charge).

Find out more about Free velov

Eating out

CROUS meals (cafeteria and university restaurant) at €3.30 close to schools.

Bakeries around schools and in town offer quick, affordable meals. You’ll find sandwiches, quiches and salads from €3 to €5, and sandwich and drink options from €6 to €7. Some bakeries offer discounts with a student card or at special times. A great way to eat on a budget!

Applications and locations for cheaper or free meals:

  • Too good to go: an application to combat food waste, which allows you to recover unsold goods from shopkeepers at a low price!
  • Linkee: an association offering a free food distribution service for all students every Tuesday from 7pm to 8pm at the Maison des étudiants Métropole de Lyon and Mondays at HEAT.
  • List of food distribution points in the region: me nourrir, tous les dispositifs.

Cheap living in Lyon

  • Good plan: the Pass Culture and the Pass’Région AURA provide a budget for students to spend on culture and/or sport
  • Many cultural venues have special offers for students.
See the cultural advantages on lyoncampus.com
Incoming students