Established in 1969, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (University of Québec, Trois-Rivières) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the small city of Trois-Rivières (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Quebec. Officially recognized by the Ministère de l'Éducation et de l'Enseignement supérieur, Québec (Ministry of Education and Higher Education of Quebec), Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR) is a large coeducational Canadian higher education institution. Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR) 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 53 years old Canadian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Canadian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UQTR 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.