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42 Lyon: the campus, the local context, and what to verify.
42 Lyon operates from the Campus Région du Numérique in Charbonnières-les-Bains, west of central Lyon. Its official profile emphasises a regional digital hub, company links, public transport, and a greener campus setting rather than a city-centre building.
- 2017
- First cohort reported by the network
- 24/7/365
- Campus access listed by the network
- West Lyon
- Campus in Charbonnières-les-Bains
- Regional hub
- Part of the Campus Région du Numérique
What this directory can tell you
42 Lyon is one of eight campuses currently listed in France by 42 Network. The learning model is shared; its address, dates, operations, and support are local.
Shared foundation
42 Lyon is a local campus inside one network.
42 Lyon uses the 42 foundation: project work, peer learning, peer evaluation, self-direction, and an immersive Piscine before the longer curriculum.
That shared model explains the name. It does not make Charbonnières-les-Bains identical to the other French campuses. The campus controls its calendar, facilities, support, credentials, communication, and local relationships.
Local context
What is specific to 42 Lyon.
42 Lyon operates from the Campus Région du Numérique in Charbonnières-les-Bains, west of central Lyon. Its official profile emphasises a regional digital hub, company links, public transport, and a greener campus setting rather than a city-centre building.
Admissions
Use the campus website as the live source.
The network profile confirms the campus and its published address. Current Piscine dates, check-ins, eligibility details, waiting lists, accessibility arrangements, and application changes belong to 42 Lyon.
Do not make a housing, travel, or employment decision from an old search snippet. Recheck the campus instructions when you register and again before the on-site stage.
Practical decision
Choose the month you can actually sustain.
The suburban location changes the daily plan. Check the route from your likely accommodation at the hours you expect to arrive and leave, including the late transport needed during an intensive Piscine.
Compare that plan with the other seven French campuses in the 42 France directory.
Comparison
42 Lyon: stable facts and details to recheck
| Question | Current public record | What to verify |
|---|---|---|
| Address | Campus Région du Numérique, 78 route de Paris, 69260 Charbonnières-les-Bains | Published above |
| Access | 2017 | Confirm with the campus |
| Piscine dates | Current campus website | Confirm with the campus |
| Credentials | Campus-specific | Confirm with the campus |
| Support and accessibility | Campus-specific | Confirm with the campus |
One shared 42 guide
Prepare for 42 Lyon with the same practical 42 guide.
The campus controls applications and selection. This independent workbook helps you plan time, sleep, responsibilities, energy, and peer learning.
Common questions
42 Lyon: the campus, the local context, and what to verify.
Is 42 Lyon tuition-free?
The 42 model is presented as tuition-free. Housing, food, travel, and lost work time are not covered by that statement.
Do I need a diploma to apply to 42 Lyon?
The network model does not use the conventional diploma gate. Confirm age, identity, residency, and administrative requirements with the campus.
Do I need to know how to code before the 42 Lyon Piscine?
Previous coding is not the standard prerequisite. The Piscine is still intensive and expects research, practice, peer interaction, and repeated attempts.
Is 42 Lyon open 24/7?
The current 42 Network profile lists round-the-clock access. Confirm exactly when that applies to candidates, Pisciners, and enrolled students.
Can I apply from outside France?
The curriculum is on site. Ask the campus about language, visas, invitation documents, residence, and the stage at which physical presence is required.
Does 42 Lyon award a recognised qualification?
Credentials and eligibility can vary by campus and pathway. Ask for the current title, level, conditions, and awarding body in writing.
Can this guide help me get selected?
No. It can help you understand and plan for the environment. Selection belongs entirely to the campus.
Sources and boundaries
Check the details that can change.
This is an independent guide. The network and each campus remain the authority for admissions, dates, curriculum, credentials, and rules.