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Université Catholique de l'Ouest

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world rank  2777

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Overview

Established in 1875, the Université Catholique de l'Ouest (Catholic University of the West) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Angers (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Pays de la Loire. This institution also has branch campuses in Arradon, Guingamp, Laval, Papeete, Rezé and Saint-Denis. 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 l'Ouest (UCO) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 8,000-8,999 students) coeducational French higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Université Catholique de l'Ouest (UCO) 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 applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UCO also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Université Catholique de l'Ouest's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Université Catholique de l'Ouest's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Université Catholique de l'Ouest' Size by Total Enrollmentmedium-sized

Selectivity

Université Catholique de l'Ouest's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Name (English) Catholic University of the West
Acronym UCO
Founded 1875
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University Location

Address 3, Place André Leroy
Angers
49008 Pays de la Loire
France
Université Catholique de l'Ouest's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Université Catholique de l'Ouest Phone Number +33 (0)2 41 81 66 00
Université Catholique de l'Ouest Fax Number +33 (0)2 41 81 66 09
Other locations Arradon, Guingamp, Laval, Papeete, Rezé and Saint-Denis

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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 l'Ouest'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 l'Ouest'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 l'Ouest'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 l'Ouest.

Université Catholique de l'Ouest: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
5,000-7,499 US$
(4,555-6,830 Euro)
7,500-9,999 US$
(6,830-9,110 Euro)
International
students
10,000-12,499 US$
(9,110-11,390 Euro)
10,000-12,499 US$
(9,110-11,390 Euro)

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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 l'Ouest's admission information.

Université Catholique de l'Ouest's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Université Catholique de l'Ouest's Admission Selection Admission Selection

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


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

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


Université Catholique de l'Ouest's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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


Université Catholique de l'Ouest's Admission Office Admission Office

3, Place André Leroy
Angers 49008
(0)2 72 79 63 92


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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 l'Ouest.

Université Catholique de l'Ouest's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Université Catholique de l'Ouest has an enrollment range of 8,000-8,999 students making it a medium-sized institution.


Université Catholique de l'Ouest's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 200-299 academic employees (Faculty).


Université Catholique de l'Ouest's Control Type Control Type

Université Catholique de l'Ouest is a private higher education institution.


Université Catholique de l'Ouest's Entity Type Entity Type

Université Catholique de l'Ouest is a non-profit higher education institution.


Université Catholique de l'Ouest's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


Université Catholique de l'Ouest's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Université Catholique de l'Ouest is Christian-Catholic Religious Affiliation

Université Catholique de l'Ouest 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 l'Ouest's main facilities:


Université Catholique de l'Ouest's Library University Library

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


Université Catholique de l'Ouest's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Université Catholique de l'Ouest'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 l'Ouest's main services:


Université Catholique de l'Ouest's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

Université Catholique de l'Ouest's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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

Université Catholique de l'Ouest's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Université Catholique de l'Ouest's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Université Catholique de l'Ouest's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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 l'Ouest's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Université Catholique de l'Ouest 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 l'Ouest'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)
  • L'Université Nantes Angers Le Mans (L'UNAM)
  • Union des Etablissements d'Enseignement Supérieur Catholiques (UDESCA)

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

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Social Media

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