Established in 1425, Université Catholique de Louvain (Catholic University of Louvain) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Louvain-la-Neuve (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Walloon Brabant. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Brussels Woluwe, Mons, Tournai, Brussels Saint-Gilles, Charleroi. Officially recognized by the Direction générale de l'Enseignement non obligatoire et de la Recherche scientifique, Belgique (Directorate General for Non-Compulsory Education and Scientific Research), Université Catholique de Louvain (UCL) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational Belgian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Université Catholique de Louvain (UCL) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 595 years old Belgian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UCL also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
