Founded in 1973, École polytechnique de Thiès (Thiès Polytechnic School) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the medium city of Thiès (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Thies. Officially recognized by the Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche, Senegal (Ministry of Higher Education and Research of Senegal), École polytechnique de Thiès (EPT) is a coeducational Senegalese higher education institution. École polytechnique de Thiès (EPT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. EPT also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.