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Catholic University of Lyon

country rank  122
world rank  3095

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University Overview

Founded in 1875, 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 officially 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 150-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 aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Catholic University of Lyon's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Catholic University of Lyon's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Catholic University of Lyon' Size by Total Enrollmentmedium-sized

Selectivity

Catholic University of Lyon's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name (English) Catholic University of Lyon
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym UCLy
Founded 1875
Motto
Colours
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University Location

Address 25, Rue du Plat
Lyon
69288 Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes
France
Catholic University of Lyon's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Catholic University of Lyon Phone Number (0)4 72 32 50 12
Catholic University of Lyon Fax Number (0)4 72 32 50 19
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Recognition and Accreditation

Catholic University of Lyon's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Catholic University of Lyon is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Catholic University of Lyon as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Catholic University of Lyon Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Catholic University of Lyon 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 Catholic University of Lyon's academic range and degree level offering.



Catholic University of Lyon: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
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M&H
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Programs and Courses

Catholic University of Lyon Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Catholic University of Lyon Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Catholic University of Lyon categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Catholic University of Lyon.



Catholic University of Lyon: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 Not reported Not reported
International
students		 Not reported Not reported

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Notice: please contact the university's Admission Office for detailed information on Catholic University of Lyon's yearly tuition fees, which apply to your specific situation and study interest; tuition fees may vary by program, citizenship/residency, study mode (i.e., face to face or online, part time or full time), as well as other factors.

Admissions

Catholic University of Lyon Admission Info


Catholic University of Lyon's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Catholic University of Lyon's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Not reported.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Catholic University of Lyon's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Catholic University of Lyon's Admission Office Admission Office

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


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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Catholic University of Lyon's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Catholic University of Lyon Size and Profile


Catholic University of Lyon's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 7,000 to 7,999, making it a medium-sized institution.


Catholic University of Lyon's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 400 to 499 members.


Catholic University of Lyon's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a private higher education institution.


Catholic University of Lyon's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Catholic University of Lyon's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


Catholic University of Lyon's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Catholic University of Lyon's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Catholic University of Lyon is Christian-Catholic Religious Affiliation

Christian-Catholic.



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Facilities and Services

Catholic University of Lyon Facilities


Catholic University of Lyon's Library University Library

Yes Visit Catholic University of Lyon's Library


Catholic University of Lyon's Housing University Housing

Yes


Catholic University of Lyon's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Catholic University of Lyon's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Catholic University of Lyon Services


Catholic University of Lyon's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Catholic University of Lyon's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Catholic University of Lyon's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Catholic University of Lyon's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Catholic University of Lyon's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Catholic University of Lyon Academic Structure

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Memberships and Affiliations

Catholic University of Lyon 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


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Social Media

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Free Online Courses

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