Established in 1972, Université de Technologie de Compiègne (University of Technology of Compiègne) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Compiègne (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Hauts-de-France. 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 Technologie de Compiègne (UTC) is a small coeducational French higher education institution. Université de Technologie de Compiègne (UTC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 50 years old French higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 0-10% making this French higher education organization a most selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UTC 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.