Founded in 1441, Université de Bordeaux (University of Bordeaux) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large city of Bordeaux (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Nouvelle-Aquitaine. This institution also has a branch campus in Talence and Pessac. 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 de Bordeaux (UB) is a very large coeducational French higher education institution. Université de Bordeaux (UB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 581 years old French higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UB also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.