Established in 1809, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 (Claude Bernard University Lyon 1) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Villeurbanne (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Bourg-en-Bresse, Saint-Étienne. Officially recognized by the Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur, de la Recherche et de l'Innovation, France (Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation of France), Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 (UCBL) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 35,000-39,999 students) coeducational French higher education institution. Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 (UCBL) 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 uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 211 years old French higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UCBL also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
