Established in 1875, Université Catholique de l'Ouest (Catholic University of the West) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Angers (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Pays de la Loire. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Arradon, Guingamp, Laval, Papeete, Rezé, Saint-Denis. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur, de la Recherche et de l'Innovation, France (Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, France), Université Catholique de l'Ouest (UCO) is a medium-sized (EduListing enrollment range: 8,000-8,999 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Université Catholique de l'Ouest (UCO) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 145 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. 