Founded in 1970, Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour (University of Pau and Pays de l'Adour) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Pau (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Nouvelle-Aquitaine. This institution also has a branch campus in Biarritz. 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 Pau et des Pays de l'Adour (UPPA) is a large coeducational French higher education institution. Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour (UPPA) 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 52 years old French higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 20-30% making this French higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UPPA 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.