Established in 1461, Université de Bretagne Occidentale (University of Western Brittany) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the medium city of Brest (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Bretagne. 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 Bretagne Occidentale (UBO) is a large coeducational French higher education institution. Université de Bretagne Occidentale (UBO) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 561 years old French higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UBO also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.