Established in 1995, Haute École Albert Jacquard (Albert Jacquard University College) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Namur (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Direction générale de l'Enseignement non obligatoire et de la Recherche scientifique, Belgique (Directorate General for Non-Compulsory Education and Scientific Research), Haute École Albert Jacquard (HEAJ) is a small coeducational Belgian higher education institution. Haute École Albert Jacquard (HEAJ) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 27 years old Belgian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. HEAJ also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.