Established in 1991, Université du Littoral Côte d'Opale (University of the Littoral Opal Coast) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Dunkerque (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Hauts-de-France. This institution also has a branch campus in Boulogne-sur-Mer. 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 du Littoral Côte d'Opale (ULCO) is a medium-sized coeducational French higher education institution. Université du Littoral Côte d'Opale (ULCO) 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 31 years old French higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. ULCO 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.