Founded in 1838, Université de Neuchâtel (University of Neuchâtel) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Neuchâtel (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Neuchatel. Officially recognized by the Staatssekretariat für Bildung, Forschung und Innovation, Schweiz (State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation of Switzerland), Université de Neuchâtel (UniNE) is a small coeducational Swiss higher education institution. Université de Neuchâtel (UniNE) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 184 years old Swiss 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. UniNE 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, as well as administrative services.