Established in 1432, Université de Caen Normandie (University of Caen Normandy) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Caen (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Normandie. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, Damigny. 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 Caen Normandie (UNICAEN) is a large coeducational French higher education institution. Université de Caen Normandie (UNICAEN) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 590 years old French higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UNICAEN 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.