Established in 1898, École Supérieure d'Agriculture d'Angers (Graduate School of Agricultural Studies of Angers) is a private higher-education institution located in the small city of Angers (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Pays de la Loire. Officially recognized by the Ministère de l’Agriculture, de l’Agroalimentaire et de la Forêt, France (Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Forestry of France), École Supérieure d'Agriculture d'Angers (ESA Angers) is a coeducational French higher education institution. École Supérieure d'Agriculture d'Angers (ESA Angers) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 124 years old French higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. ESA Angers also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.