Established in 1970, Université Jean Monnet (Jean Monnet University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Saint-Étienne (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes. This institution also has a branch campus in Roanne and Firminy. 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 Jean Monnet (UJM) is a large coeducational French higher education institution. Université Jean Monnet (UJM) 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 French higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UJM 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.