Founded in 2009, Université de Mons (University of Mons) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Mons (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Hainaut. This institution also has a branch campus in Charleroi. Officially recognized by the Direction générale de l'Enseignement non obligatoire et de la Recherche scientifique, Belgique (Directorate General for Non-Compulsory Education and Scientific Research), Université de Mons (UMONS) is a small coeducational Belgian higher education institution. Université de Mons (UMONS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 13 years old Belgian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy This higher education institution has an open admission policy. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UMONS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.