History
Universite Catholique de Lille was founded in 1875 with the active support of the Catholic Church and a group of Christian businessmen.
Education
As a comprehensive university, Universite Catholique de Lille offers 160 distinct degrees in several major fields of study.
Research
Research in our university is part of a continuum that goes from the most basic research work to the more specialized, always seeking to respond to business needs. Its particularity is that it is carried out in an environment where Faculties and Schools meet and collaborate together through many different disciplines.
Université Catholique de Lille Key Statistics & Highlights
- #351 Ranking
- 70 Scholarships
- 5,000 Academic Staff
- 25,500 Students
- 2,600 Students (int'l)
- Private Institution Type
Université Catholique de Lille Overview
Université Catholique de Lille Scholarships
Université Catholique de Lille Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to Université Catholique de Lille. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Ashinaga Africa Initiative
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
École de Management Appliqué Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
29 Sep 2026
Scholarships for Master's studies abroad
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Anytime
AUFIN Global Impact Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3600 EUR
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship Foundation Rhineland-Palatinate
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 EUR
Deadline
31 Aug 2026
IDIL Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
CryptoRunner Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
1200 EUR
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
Haniel Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based
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Université Catholique de Lille Student Reviews & Awards
4
Based on 8 reviews
- 5 Star 0 Reviews
- 4 Star 8 Reviews
- 3 Star 0 Reviews
- 2 Star 0 Reviews
- 1 Star 0 Reviews
A good diploma
Taking this course permit me to have an overall view of how and why crime happens in our society and what we can do to prevent them. We also went to belgium to have an experience at UCLouvain from eminent professors for a whole semester.
It’s very nice
I love it and it’s nice by the way. Its mind reveling
A very nice university
It was really nice to study in this university, it has plenty of possibilities especially regarding law studies. It was amazing to be able to study in different languages and it gave us many opportunities for the future
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Université Catholique de Lille Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Top % France
Top % Worldwide
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QS World University Rankings
686
By TopUniversities
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend QS World University Rankings
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | 686 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Best Global Universities Rankings
351
By U.S. News & World Report
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | 351 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Housing services
It is very difficult to find housing upon arrival in Lille, so we strongly recommend international students to make sure that they have housing before they arrive in France.
Campus life
A beautiful neogothic Universite Catholique de Lille campus which is at the very heart of Lille metropolis .
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.
Sports facilities
Sport facilities run by Universite Catholique de Lille
- Sport Centre Saint-Martin at Ennetières en Weppes (football - tennis, gym…).
- About 10 km from Lille, by bus
- Fitness (body-building, cardio-training, aerobics…)
- Training grounds (football, volleyball, basket-ball)
- Indoor team sports
Student clubs
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.
Université Catholique de Lille Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
France Country
Lille City
#2 Branch Campus
France Country
Paris City
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