Founded in 1991, Université de Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines (Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Versailles (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Ile-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 Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines (UVSQ) is a large coeducational French higher education institution. Université de Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines (UVSQ) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 31 years old French higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UVSQ 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.