Université Catholique de Lyon
Lyon, France
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- 39%
- Students
- 12,000
- International students
- 20%
- Institution type
- Private non-profit
- Founded
- 1875
Overview
Université Catholique de Lyon (UCLy) is a private, non-profit Catholic university founded in 1875 in Lyon, France. Labelled EESPIG by the French State and a founding member of the Institut Polytechnique de Lyon, UCLy brings together 7 faculty components spanning Law, Economics & Management, Sciences & Health, Letters & Civilizations, Theology, Philosophy, and Social Sciences. With over 12,000 students (including 2,350 international students), 110 diploma programs from DU to Bac+8, and 350 partner universities worldwide, UCLy operates three campuses: two in central Lyon (Saint-Paul and Carnot) and one in Annecy (Alpes Europe).
Fields of study
- Law
- Political Science
- Business Administration
- Management
- Economics
- Sciences and Health
- Biotechnology
- Letters and Languages
- Humanities
- History
- Philosophy
- Theology
- Psychology
- Social Sciences
- Education
- Quality Safety Environment
- International Communication
- Translation
- Tourism
Accreditation: HCERES / Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- —
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
$1,000 – $5,000
Domestic students
Varies by program
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INGÉNIEUR spécialité Biotechnologie - Diplôme accrédité par la CTI (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Master's | 5 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Licence Professorat des Écoles (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| LL.M. in International Business Law (Master 1) (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus | Master's | 1 year | Varies | Varies | — |
| Master de Psychologie clinique de l'enfant et de l'adolescent (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Mar 16, 2026 | Fall |
| Master Management de la Qualité dans les Industries Pharmaceutiques et Biomédicales (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Mar 16, 2026 | Fall |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.