Established in 1987, Institut Supérieur des Matériaux et Mécaniques Avancés du Mans (Higher Institute of Materials and Advanced Mechanics of Le Mans) is a private higher-education institution located in the small city of Le Mans (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Pays de la Loire. 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 Supérieur des Matériaux et Mécaniques Avancés du Mans (ISMANS) is a coeducational French higher education institution. Institut Supérieur des Matériaux et Mécaniques Avancés du Mans (ISMANS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as master degrees in several areas of study. ISMANS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.