Established in 1965, Université Côte d'Azur (University of Côte d'Azur) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the medium city of Nice (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Provence-Alpes-Cote d Azur. This institution also has a branch campus in La Seyne-sur-Mer. 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 Côte d'Azur (UCA) is a large coeducational French higher education institution. Université Côte d'Azur (UCA) 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 in several areas of study. This 56 years old French higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UCA 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.