Founded in 2012, Aix-Marseille Université (Aix-Marseille University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Marseille (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Provence-Alpes-Cote d Azur. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Avignon, Digne-les-Bains, Gap. 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), Aix-Marseille Université (AMU) is a very large coeducational French higher education institution. Aix-Marseille Université (AMU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 10 years old French higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. AMU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.