Founded in 1977, Le Mans Université (Le Mans University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Le Mans (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Pays de la Loire. This institution also has a branch campus in Laval. 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), Le Mans Université is a medium-sized coeducational French higher education institution. Le Mans Université offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. Le Mans Université also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.