Established in 1881, École des Hautes Études Commerciales de Paris (HEC Paris) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the medium town of Jouy-en-Josas (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), Ile-de-France. This institution also has a branch campus in Paris and Doha. 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 des Hautes Études Commerciales de Paris (HEC) is a small coeducational French higher education institution. École des Hautes Études Commerciales de Paris (HEC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as master degrees in several areas of study. This 141 years old French higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 0-10% making this French higher education organization a most selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. HEC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.