Founded in 1993, La Rochelle Université (La Rochelle University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of La Rochelle (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Nouvelle-Aquitaine. 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), La Rochelle Université (ULR) is a medium-sized coeducational French higher education institution. La Rochelle Université (ULR) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 29 years old French higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. ULR also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.