Founded in 1873, Institut National des Langues et Civilisations Orientales (National Institute for Oriental Languages and Civilizations) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large metropolis of Paris (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Ile-de-France. 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 National des Langues et Civilisations Orientales (INALCO) is a medium-sized coeducational French higher education institution. Institut National des Langues et Civilisations Orientales (INALCO) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. INALCO 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.