Founded in 1969, École Nationale Supérieure d'Architecture de Nancy (National School of Architecture of Nancy) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Nancy (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Grand Est. Officially recognized by the Ministère de la Culture, France (Ministry of Culture of France), École Nationale Supérieure d'Architecture de Nancy (EAN) is a very small coeducational French higher education institution. École Nationale Supérieure d'Architecture de Nancy (EAN) 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 in several areas of study. This 53 years old French higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 10-20% making this French higher education organization a most selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. EAN also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.