Founded in 1999, École de Recherche Graphique (School of Graphic Research) is a private higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Bruxelles (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Brussels. 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), École de Recherche Graphique (ERG) is a coeducational Belgian higher education institution. École de Recherche Graphique (ERG) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. ERG also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.