Established in 1941, École Nationale des Sciences Géographiques (National School of Geographic Sciences) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium city of Marne-la-Vallée (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Ile-de-France. This institution also has a branch campus in Le Mans and Forcalquier. 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 Nationale des Sciences Géographiques (ENSG) is a coeducational French higher education institution. École Nationale des Sciences Géographiques (ENSG) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. ENSG also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.