Overview
Established in 1971, the Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 (Claude Bernard University Lyon 1) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Villeurbanne (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes. This institution also has a branch campus in Bourg-en-Bresse and Saint-Étienne. Officially recognized by the Ministère de l’Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche, France (Ministry of Higher Education and Research of France), Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 (UCBL) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational French higher education institution. Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 (UCBL) 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 53-year-old French higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UCBL also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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| Name | Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1  |
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| Name (English) | Claude Bernard University Lyon 1 |
| Acronym | UCBL |
| Founded | 1971 Origins date back to 1808 |
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University Location
| Address | 43, Boulevard du 11 Novembre 1918 Villeurbanne 69622 Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes France |
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+33 (0)4 72 44 80 00 |
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+33 (0)4 72 43 10 20 |
| Other locations | Bourg-en-Bresse and Saint-Étienne |
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