Founded in 1875, Université Catholique de Lyon (Catholic University of Lyon) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized city of Lyon (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes.  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 Lyon (UCLy) is a medium-sized (EduListing enrollment range: 7,000-7,999 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Université Catholique de Lyon (UCLy) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master 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 students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 