Overview
Established in 1875, the 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 small city of Angers (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Pays de la Loire. This institution also has branch campuses in Arradon, Guingamp, Laval, Papeete, Rezé and Saint-Denis. Officially recognized by the Ministère de l’Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche, France (Ministry of Higher Education and Research of France), Université Catholique de l'Ouest (UCO) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 8,000-8,999 students) coeducational French 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 pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 149-year-old French higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UCO also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
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University Identity
| Name | Université Catholique de l'Ouest  |
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| Name (English) | Catholic University of the West |
| Acronym | UCO |
| Founded | 1875 |
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University Location
| Address | 3, Place André Leroy Angers 49008 Pays de la Loire France |
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+33 (0)2 41 81 66 00 |
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+33 (0)2 41 81 66 09 |
| Other locations | Arradon, Guingamp, Laval, Papeete, Rezé and Saint-Denis |
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Social Media
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