Founded in 1962, Université de Yaoundé I (University of Yaounde I) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Yaoundé (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Centre Region. Officially recognized by the Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur, Cameroun (Ministry of Higher Education of Cameroon), Université de Yaoundé I (UYI) is a large coeducational Cameroonian higher education institution. Université de Yaoundé I (UYI) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 60 years old Cameroonian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UYI 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.