Established in 1984, Avignon Université (Avignon University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Avignon (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Provence-Alpes-Cote d Azur. 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), Avignon Université (AU) is a medium-sized coeducational French higher education institution. Avignon Université (AU) 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 38 years old French higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. AU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.