Established in 1780, Arts et Métiers ParisTech (National Advanced School of Engineering) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Paris (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Ile-de-France. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Aix-en-Provence, Angers, Bastia, Châlons-en-Champagne, Cluny, Le Bourget-du-Lac, Lille, Metz, Talence. 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), Arts et Métiers ParisTech is a small coeducational French higher education institution. Arts et Métiers ParisTech offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 242 years old French higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Arts et Métiers ParisTech also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.