Founded in 1854, Université Clermont Auvergne (University of Clermont Auvergne) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Clermont-Ferrand (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Vichy, Aurillac, Le Puy-en-Velay. 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 Clermont Auvergne (UCA) is a very large coeducational French higher education institution. Université Clermont Auvergne (UCA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 168 years old French higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UCA 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.