Founded in 1423, Université de Franche-Comté (University of Franche-Comté) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Besançon (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Bourgogne-Franche-Comte. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Belfort, Montbéliard, Vesoul, Lons-le-Saunier. 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 Franche-Comté (UFC) is a large coeducational French higher education institution. Université de Franche-Comté (UFC) 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 599 years old French higher-education institution has a selective admission policy This higher education institution has an open admission policy. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UFC 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.