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University of the Littoral Opal Coast

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Overview

Université du Littoral Côte d'Opale (University of the Littoral Opal Coast) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Dunkerque, Hauts-de-France, France. This institution also has a branch campus in Boulogne-sur-Mer. Founded in 1991, Université du Littoral Côte d'Opale (ULCO) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche. ULCO 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 or use the website search engine below. This 35-year-old French higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply. ULCO also provides students with several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, and administrative services.

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Control

University of the Littoral Opal Coast's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of the Littoral Opal Coast's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of the Littoral Opal Coast' Size by Total Enrollmentmedium-sized

Selectivity

University of the Littoral Opal Coast's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

Identity

Name (English) University of the Littoral Opal Coast
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym ULCO
Founded 1991
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Location

Address 1 Place de l'Yser; Boîte Postale 71022
Dunkerque
59375 Hauts-de-France
France
University of the Littoral Opal Coast's location map, satellite view and street view Location Map
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University of the Littoral Opal Coast Phone Number (0)3 28 23 73 73
University of the Littoral Opal Coast Fax Number (0)3 28 23 73 13
Other locations Boulogne-sur-Mer

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University of the Littoral Opal Coast's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of the Littoral Opal Coast is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1992


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Université du Littoral Côte d'Opale's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Commission des Titres d'Ingénieur (CTI)


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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 University of the Littoral Opal Coast 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

University of the Littoral Opal Coast Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of University of the Littoral Opal Coast 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 University of the Littoral Opal Coast's academic range and degree level offering.



Université du Littoral Côte d'Opale: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes
L&C Yes Yes Yes
B&S Yes Yes Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

University of the Littoral Opal Coast Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

University of the Littoral Opal Coast Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of University of the Littoral Opal Coast 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 University of the Littoral Opal Coast.



University of the Littoral Opal Coast: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro)
International
students		 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact University of the Littoral Opal Coast Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official University of the Littoral Opal Coast website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

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University of the Littoral Opal Coast's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

University of the Littoral Opal Coast is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


University of the Littoral Opal Coast's Admission Selection Admission Selection

University of the Littoral Opal Coast has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of the Littoral Opal Coast 's acceptance rate is 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


University of the Littoral Opal Coast's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


University of the Littoral Opal Coast's Admission Office Admission Office

1, Place de l'Yser - BP 71022
Dunkerque 59375
(0)3 28 23 73 46


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Size and Profile

University of the Littoral Opal Coast Size and Profile


University of the Littoral Opal Coast's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of the Littoral Opal Coast has a student enrollment ranging from 8,000 to 8,999, making it a medium-sized institution.


University of the Littoral Opal Coast's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

University of the Littoral Opal Coast's academic staff ranges from 500 to 599 members.


University of the Littoral Opal Coast's Control Type Control Type

University of the Littoral Opal Coast is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


University of the Littoral Opal Coast's Entity Type Entity Type

University of the Littoral Opal Coast is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


University of the Littoral Opal Coast's Campus Setting Campus Setting

University of the Littoral Opal Coast's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


University of the Littoral Opal Coast's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

University of the Littoral Opal Coast 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.


University of the Littoral Opal Coast's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

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University of the Littoral Opal Coast is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

University of the Littoral Opal Coast Facilities


University of the Littoral Opal Coast's Library University Library

Yes Visit University of the Littoral Opal Coast's Library


University of the Littoral Opal Coast's Housing University Housing

Not reported


University of the Littoral Opal Coast's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


University of the Littoral Opal Coast's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

University of the Littoral Opal Coast Services


University of the Littoral Opal Coast's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


University of the Littoral Opal Coast's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


University of the Littoral Opal Coast's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported

University of the Littoral Opal Coast's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


University of the Littoral Opal Coast's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

University of the Littoral Opal Coast Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Université du Littoral Côte d'Opale consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

Université du Littoral Côte d'Opale
  • Department of Literature and Arts
  • Department of Languages
  • Department of Geography
  • Department of History
  • Department of Chemistry
  • Department of Informatics
  • Department of Physics
  • Department of Mathematics
  • Department of Biology
  • Department of Sports
  • Department of Business and Economics
  • Department of Law
  • School of Business
  • School of Engineering
  • University Institute of Technology
  • Lifelong Learning Centre

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Memberships and Affiliations

University of the Littoral Opal Coast Affiliations and Memberships

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

  • Communauté d'universités et établissements Lille Nord de France
  • European University Association (EUA)
  • Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF)
  • University of Science and Technology of Hanoi (USTH)


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Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of the Littoral Opal Coast public or private?

University of the Littoral Opal Coast is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is University of the Littoral Opal Coast profit or non-profit?

University of the Littoral Opal Coast is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of University of the Littoral Opal Coast in terms of enrollment?

University of the Littoral Opal Coast has a student enrollment ranging from 8,000 to 8,999, making it a medium-sized institution.

What is the size of University of the Littoral Opal Coast in terms of academic staff?

University of the Littoral Opal Coast's academic staff ranges from 500 to 599 members.

Is University of the Littoral Opal Coast a coeducational institution?

University of the Littoral Opal Coast is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does University of the Littoral Opal Coast use?

University of the Littoral Opal Coast 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.

What religion is University of the Littoral Opal Coast affiliated with?

None.

Does University of the Littoral Opal Coast admit international students?

Yes.

What is University of the Littoral Opal Coast's acceptance rate and admission policy?

University of the Littoral Opal Coast 's acceptance rate is not reported. This university has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend University of the Littoral Opal Coast ULCO?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro). International students: 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is University of the Littoral Opal Coast ULCO located?

University of the Littoral Opal Coast is located in Dunkerque, Hauts-de-France, France. Address: 1 Place de l'Yser; Boîte Postale 71022.

Is University of the Littoral Opal Coast ULCO accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, University of the Littoral Opal Coast is accredited by Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche (since 1992).

Does University of the Littoral Opal Coast offer financial aid?

Not reported

Does University of the Littoral Opal Coast offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does University of the Littoral Opal Coast have a university library?

Yes

Does University of the Littoral Opal Coast provide student housing and accommodation?

Not reported

Does University of the Littoral Opal Coast have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does University of the Littoral Opal Coast offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does University of the Littoral Opal Coast offer career services?

Yes

Does University of the Littoral Opal Coast offer distance learning?

Not reported

Does University of the Littoral Opal Coast have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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