Founded in 1920, Institut d'Optique Graduate School (The Institute of Optics Graduate School) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Palaiseau (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Ile-de-France. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Saint-Etienne, Bordeaux. 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), Institut d'Optique Graduate School (SupOptique) is a very small coeducational French higher education institution. Institut d'Optique Graduate School (SupOptique) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 102 years old French higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 20-30% making this French higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. SupOptique 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.