Founded in 1875, the Université Catholique de Lyon is a comprehensive university offering programs based on the European degree system, complemented by official diplomas (nationally regulated diplômes d'état) and other diplomas unique to the university. The university is composed of 5 faculties (theology, law, philosophy and humanities, literature and languages, and science), 5 advanced schools, and 15 institutes and research centers.10,000 students are enrolled on two campuses in downtown Lyon, a city whose architectural heritage is recognized by UNESCO.