Established in 1962, Université d'Orléans (University of Orléans) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Orléans (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Centre-Val de Loire. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Blois, Bourges, Chartres, Châteauroux, Fondettes. 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 d'Orléans (UO) is a large coeducational French higher education institution. Université d'Orléans (UO) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 60 years old French higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UO also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.