Pursue research excellence

The University of Lille’s research policy aims to strengthen the continuum between disciplinary and interdisciplinary scientific research, reflecting the major challenges facing society.

With over 3,300 researchers and teaching research staff members and 64 research units, the University of Lille is one of the top 15 research universities in France.

Working together with our partners, we are developing a high-level research programme supported by major scientific projects with cutting-edge technological resources. Whether fundamental or applied, our research is also carried out in partnership with actors from the socio-economic world, who bring their questions, perspectives and experience to our work.

Learn about our topic area hubs

Through its research, the University of Lille is tackling all aspects of the major transitions facing our society via four hubs for interdisciplinary research and education and international visibility.

Learn about our research projects

In order to address the challenges posed by the transitions underway within our society, the University of Lille is involved in cross-disciplinary research projects: the Cross-Disciplinary Projects (CDP).

Project without info thumbnail (illustration) Cross-Disciplinary ProjectsLearn about our cross-disciplinary research projects