Founded in 1875, the Universit? Catholique de l'Ouest (UCO) is a comprehensive university that offers academic programs leading to dipl?mes d'?tat (French state diplomas) and dipl?mes d'universit? (university-specific credentials). UCO enrolls more than 12,000 students on five campuses: the main camus in Angers and branches in Vannes/Arradon, Guingamp, Laval, and Papeete. The combined faculty numbers more than 400.