Founded in 1889, ITECH Institut Textile et Chimique de Lyon (ITECH Textile and Chemical Institute of Lyon) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Écully (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes. This institution also has a branch campus in Roanne. 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), ITECH Institut Textile et Chimique de Lyon (ITECH) is a very small coeducational French higher education institution. ITECH Institut Textile et Chimique de Lyon (ITECH) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 133 years old French higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this French higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. ITECH also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.