Established in 1995, Haute École Charlemagne (Charlemagne University College) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the medium city of Liège (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Liege. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Huy, Verviers, Gembloux. 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 Charlemagne (HEC) is a coeducational Belgian higher education institution. Haute École Charlemagne (HEC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. HEC 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.