Founded in 1971, Université Bordeaux Montaigne (Bordeaux Montaigne University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Pessac (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Nouvelle-Aquitaine. This institution also has a branch campus in Bordeaux. 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), Université Bordeaux Montaigne (UBM) is a large coeducational French higher education institution. Université Bordeaux Montaigne (UBM) 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 51 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. UBM also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.