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Université Catholique de Lyon

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world rank  3434

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Overview

Founded in 1875, the Université Catholique de Lyon (Catholic University of Lyon) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Lyon (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes. Officially recognized by the Ministère de l’Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche, France (Ministry of Higher Education and Research of France), Université Catholique de Lyon (UCLy) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 7,000-7,999 students) coeducational French higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Université Catholique de Lyon (UCLy) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 149-year-old French higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UCLy also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Université Catholique de Lyon's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Université Catholique de Lyon's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Université Catholique de Lyon' Size by Total Enrollmentmedium-sized

Selectivity

Université Catholique de Lyon's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Name (English) Catholic University of Lyon
Acronym UCLy
Founded 1875
Video Presentation

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University Location

Address 25, Rue du Plat
Lyon
69288 Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes
France
Université Catholique de Lyon's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Université Catholique de Lyon Phone Number +33 (0)4 72 32 50 12
Université Catholique de Lyon Fax Number +33 (0)4 72 32 50 19

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Université Catholique de Lyon's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Université Catholique de Lyon's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Université Catholique de Lyon's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Université Catholique de Lyon.

Université Catholique de Lyon: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Université Catholique de Lyon's admission information.

Université Catholique de Lyon's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Université Catholique de Lyon's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Université Catholique de Lyon a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Université Catholique de Lyon's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Université Catholique de Lyon's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Université Catholique de Lyon's Admission Office Admission Office

25, Rue du Plat
Lyon 69002
(0)4 72 32 50 79


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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Université Catholique de Lyon.

Université Catholique de Lyon's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Université Catholique de Lyon has an enrollment range of 7,000-7,999 students making it a medium-sized institution.


Université Catholique de Lyon's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 400-499 academic employees (Faculty).


Université Catholique de Lyon's Control Type Control Type

Université Catholique de Lyon is a private higher education institution.


Université Catholique de Lyon's Entity Type Entity Type

Université Catholique de Lyon is a non-profit higher education institution.


Université Catholique de Lyon's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Université Catholique de Lyon's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Université Catholique de Lyon is Christian-Catholic Religious Affiliation

Université Catholique de Lyon has a Christian-Catholic affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Université Catholique de Lyon's main facilities:


Université Catholique de Lyon's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Université Catholique de Lyon's Library


Université Catholique de Lyon's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


Université Catholique de Lyon's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Université Catholique de Lyon's main services:


Université Catholique de Lyon's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Université Catholique de Lyon's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Université Catholique de Lyon's Distance Learning Distance Learning

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Université Catholique de Lyon's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

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Université Catholique de Lyon's Career Services Career Services

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Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Université Catholique de Lyon's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Université Catholique de Lyon is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministère de l’Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche, France


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Université Catholique de Lyon's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • International Federation of Catholic Universities (IFCU)
  • Coimbra Group

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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Free Online Courses

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