Established in 1970, Université Paris 2 Panthéon-Assas (University of Paris II Panthéon-Assas) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Paris (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Ile-de-France. This institution also has a branch campus in Melun. 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 Paris 2 Panthéon-Assas (UP2) is a large coeducational French higher education institution. Université Paris 2 Panthéon-Assas (UP2) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 52 years old French higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UP2 also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.