Founded in 1970, Université de Rennes 1 (University of Rennes 1) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Rennes (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Bretagne. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Lannion, St Brieuc, St Malo, Fougères. 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 Rennes 1 (UR1) is a large coeducational French higher education institution. Université de Rennes 1 (UR1) 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. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UR1 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.