Catholic University of Lyon (UCLy) – private nonprofit higher education institution in France. The history of UCLy can be traced back to1875 . The university campus is of urban type and is located in the vicinity of Lyon. Application process and the cost of tuition. The admission board requests both the certificate of previous academic performance and examination results. The academic schedule is divided into semesters. Despite the fact that the university is privately funded, students still have the opportunity to apply for scholarships. The composition of the university. Catholic University of Lyon is average in size with a capacity of 8 thousand students. The admission committee accepts the applications from foreign citizens. The teaching staff of UCLy is composed of 499 academic specialists. Both students and the academic staff can participate in the university’s international exchange programs. You can find the university on Flickr, Twitter, Youtube, Facebook, Linkedin, which might tell you more about the day to day life of UCLy. Infrastructure of UCLy. There is a library on the campus. The students can live on campus if the apply for a dormitory room. It is a part of the International Federation of Catholic Universities (IFCU), and also a member of Coimbra Group.
Catholic University of Lyon
Information updated 15.08.2026