Lille Catholic University

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Universite Catholique de Lille was founded in 1875 with the active support of the Catholic Church and a group of Christian businessmen. Later, vocational colleges (paramedical and engineering) joined the five founding faculties (Law, Arts, Science, Medicine and Theology). Over the years, colleges and research centres were created around Universite Catholique de Lille. They obtained associate st...atus and decided to merge in 1973: so the "Fédération Universitaire et Polytechnique de Lille" was born. It is now called the "Université Catholique de Lille".
Nowadays, Universite Catholique de Lille is a major actor of French higher education system and boasts 25.500 students, 6 faculties, 20 colleges and institutes, and offerings in 4 main fields of study: Sciences and Technology, Health Sciences, Arts, Humanities, Education, Social Sciences; and Law, Economics, Management. Universite Catholique de Lille also combines in one visible, mutually supportive, interdisciplinary structure, 33 research teams, a hospital complex with 700 beds and a child guidance centre. These institutions share the same educational philosophy based on excellence, humanist values, achievement and solidarity and are open to students and staff of all cultures and beliefs. Even though Universite Catholique de Lille is a private university, we are a non-profit-making institution aiming to make our services available to everybody in order to make a contribution to progress, both economically and socially.
The head of Université Catholique de Lille is a President-Rector whose team is composed of Deans and Directors of the various departments of the university. The President-Rector is in charge of: guaranteeing the University’s values and specificity, coordinating the faculties, fostering education, research, international relations and student life on campus and getting involved in the networks the University is a member of.
Universite Catholique de Lille campus covers a 10-hectare area at the heart of the Lille Vauban-Esquermes disctrict. In 2003, the University has created the “Vauban campus” group that is in charge of thinking tomorrow’s University developments. It works together with local authorities to see how to integrate them in the city’s urban planning. This group especially led to the creation of a transportation plan for the students and staff of the University.
Universite Catholique de Lille is France’s largest private university with over 25.500 full time students and 5,000 staff members. The university is a federation composed by 6 Faculties, 20 Schools (vocational training schools and institutes), and 33 research teams, and a hospital complex with 700 beds. As a comprehensive university, Universite Catholique de Lille offers 160 distinct degrees in several major fields of study.
Universite Catholique de Lille is proud of its unique architectural blend combining neo-gothic buildings with more contemporary constructions.;The university is situated at the centre of the Vauban district, a residential neighbourhood in the heartof the city made up of cosmopolitan markets, stylish shops and beautiful gardens.
On the campus, students have access to shops, pubs, and restaurants which are very convenient for daily life. Besides, the major tourist attractions (Vieux-Lille, Grand Place) are just a 15-minute-walk away from campus.
Universite Catholique de Lille prides itself in the international dimension and is very active in fostering international cooperation whether it is exchange programmes or research cooperation. The University has more than 400 worldwide partners and welcomes each year more than 2,000 international students from 100 different countries who contribute strongly to the international feel of the institution.
There are more than 300 student associations connected to Universite Catholique de Lille including a university choir, orchestras, theatre clubs, and several sports clubs such as rugby, football, canoeing and sailing. Most of these associations are found in the “Maison de L’Etudiant”, the student house on campus. Moreover, in the Nord- Pas- de Calais region, there are parks and seaside resorts which invite to outdoor activities. Sandy beaches can be found on the coast only 60 minutes away.