Founded in 1890, École Centrale de Marseille (Central School of Marseille) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the metropolis of Marseille (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Provence-Alpes-Cote d Azur. 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), École Centrale de Marseille (EC Marseille) is a very small coeducational French higher education institution. École Centrale de Marseille (EC Marseille) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as master degrees in several areas of study. This 132 years old French higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. EC Marseille also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.