Founded in 1857, École Centrale de Lyon (Central School of Lyon) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large city of Écully (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur, de la Recherche et de l'Innovation, France (Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, France), École Centrale de Lyon (ECL) is a very small (EduListing enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. École Centrale de Lyon (ECL) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 163 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 