Established in 1970, Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue (University of Québec, Abitibi-Témiscamingue) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Rouyn-Noranda (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Quebec. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Val-d'Or, Amos, La Sarre, Témiscamingue, Mont-Laurier, Montréal, Chibougamau. 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 en Abitibi-Témiscamingue (UQAT) is a small coeducational Canadian higher education institution. Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue (UQAT) 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 52 years old Canadian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy This higher education institution has an open admission policy. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UQAT also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.