Founded in 1722, Université de Bourgogne (University of Burgundy) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Dijon (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Bourgogne-Franche-Comte. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Auxerre, Le Creusot, Nevers, Mâcon, Chalon-sur-Saône. 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 de Bourgogne (UB) is a very large coeducational French higher education institution. Université de Bourgogne (UB) 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 300 years old French higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UB also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.