Founded in 1961, Institut Polytechnique des Sciences Avancées (Polytechnic Institute of Advanced Science) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Ivry-sur-Seine (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Ile-de-France. This institution also has a branch campus in Toulouse. 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 Polytechnique des Sciences Avancées (IPSA) is a very small coeducational French higher education institution. Institut Polytechnique des Sciences Avancées (IPSA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as master degrees in several areas of study. This 61 years old French higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. IPSA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.