Established in 1809, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 (Claude Bernard University Lyon 1) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Villeurbanne (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Bourg-en-Bresse, Saint-Étienne. 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 Claude Bernard Lyon 1 (UCBL) is a very large coeducational French higher education institution. Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 (UCBL) 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 213 years old French higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UCBL also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.