Catholic University of Lyon: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2431 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #795 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #94 of 224 | In France |
| #13 of 27 | In Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes |
| #5 of 10 | In Lyon |
| #656 of 6,713 | For Philosophy |
| Top50% | For 35 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Christian
- Enrollment
- 12,000
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Master
- Website
- www.ucly.fr
- Languages
- French
- Acceptance rate
- 27%*
* The Catholic University of Lyon is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (baccalauréat) or recognized foreign equivalent |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | Semesters |
| Enrollment | 12,000 |
Research profile
Catholic University of Lyon has published 11,079 scientific papers with 50,992 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Sociology, Law, Geography and Cartography, Biology, and Engineering.
Catholic University of Lyon majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 16 | 5 |
| 1994 | 29 | 15 |
| 1995 | 35 | 11 |
| 1996 | 32 | 22 |
| 1997 | 47 | 20 |
| 1998 | 74 | 23 |
| 1999 | 73 | 43 |
| 2000 | 67 | 124 |
| 2001 | 112 | 120 |
| 2002 | 102 | 183 |
| 2003 | 112 | 254 |
| 2004 | 132 | 265 |
| 2005 | 191 | 417 |
| 2006 | 196 | 569 |
| 2007 | 233 | 611 |
| 2008 | 209 | 690 |
| 2009 | 209 | 844 |
| 2010 | 256 | 1016 |
| 2011 | 307 | 1202 |
| 2012 | 316 | 1402 |
| 2013 | 332 | 1612 |
| 2014 | 435 | 1835 |
| 2015 | 531 | 2066 |
| 2016 | 508 | 2418 |
| 2017 | 541 | 2611 |
| 2018 | 585 | 2669 |
| 2019 | 670 | 3283 |
| 2020 | 659 | 3928 |
| 2021 | 840 | 4341 |
| 2022 | 873 | 4452 |
| 2023 | 914 | 4826 |
| 2024 | 989 | 5116 |
| 2025 | 418 | 4423 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Catholic University of Lyon gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Annual Tuition (EUR) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | 3,500 |
| Master's Degree | 4,500 |
| Doctoral Degree | 5,500 |
| Executive MBA | 15,000 |
| Global MBA | 20,000 |
The Catholic University of Lyon has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Catholic University of Lyon.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bachelor | Business Administration, Computer Science, Environmental Management |
|---|---|
| Licence | Arts and Humanities, Educational Sciences, Engineering, Fine Arts, Foreign Languages Education, Law, Philosophy, Psychology |
| Master | Canon Law, Environmental Management, European Union Law, Human Rights, International Law, Philosophy, Primary Education, Psychology, Teacher Training, Theology |
| Doctorat | Philosophy, Theology |
Catholic University of Lyon alumni
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Gustavo Gutiérrez
- Occupations
- university teacherCatholic priesttheologianphilosopherCatholic theologian
- Biography
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Gustavo Gutiérrez-Merino Díaz OP was a Peruvian Catholic philosopher, theologian, and Dominican priest who was one of the founders of Latin American liberation theology. His 1971 book A Theology of Liberation is considered pivotal to the formation of liberation theology at large. He held the John Cardinal O'Hara Professorship of Theology at the University of Notre Dame and was a visiting professor at universities in North America and Europe.
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Jean Daniélou
- Occupations
- pastorCatholic priesttheologianhistorianuniversity teacher
- Biography
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Jean-Guenolé-Marie Daniélou S.J. was a French Jesuit and cardinal, an internationally well known patrologist, theologian and historian and a member of the Académie française.
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Laurent Ulrich
- Occupations
- Catholic deaconCatholic bishopCatholic priest
- Biography
-
Laurent Bernard Marie Ulrich is a French Catholic prelate who has served as Archbishop of Paris since 2022. He was previously Archbishop of Lille from 2008 to 2022 and Archbishop of Chambéry–Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne–Tarentaise from 2000 to 2008. He was vice president of the Bishops' Conference of France from 2007 to 2013.
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Christian Wiyghan Tumi
- Occupations
- theologianCatholic bishopCatholic priest
- Biography
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Christian Wiyghan Tumi was a Cameroonian prelate of the Catholic Church who was archbishop of Douala from 1991 to 2009. He was bishop of Yagoua from 1980 to 1982. After serving as coadjutor bishop of Garoua beginning in 1982, he was bishop there from 1984 to 1991. He was made a cardinal 1988. Tumi was the first and so far the only cardinal from Cameroon.
Catholic University of Lyon faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Economics and Management | Economics, Management |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Law, Political and Social Sciences | Development Studies, Economics, Family Studies, Human Rights, Law, Management, Social Sciences |
| Faculty : Letters and Languages | Arts and Humanities, French, Modern Languages, Regional Studies, Translation and Interpretation |
| Faculty : Philosophy and Human Sciences | Education, Philosophy, Psychology, Teacher Training |
| Faculty : Science | Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Health Education, Laboratory Techniques, Natural Sciences |
| Faculty : Theology | Judaic Religious Studies, Pastoral Studies, Religious Studies, Theology |
| Institute : Family Studies | Family Studies, Private Law |
| Institute : Human Rights (IDHL) | Human Rights |
| School : Business School (ESDES) | Management |
| School : ESTBB | Biomedical Engineering, Engineering |
| School : Languages and Communication Studies (ESTRI) | Arts and Humanities, Chinese, Communication Studies, English, German, Italian, Modern Languages, Spanish, Translation and Interpretation |
| School : Quality, Security, Heath and Environment (ESQESE) | Environmental Management, Environmental Studies |
General information
| Alternative names | UCLy Université Catholique de Lyon |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1875 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation |
Location and contacts
| Address | Campus Saint-Paul 10, place des Archives Lyon, 69002 France |
|---|---|
| City population | 519,000 |