Established in 1970, Université de Perpignan Via Domitia (University of Perpignan Via Domitia) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the small city of Perpignan (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Occitanie. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Mende, Narbonne. 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 Perpignan Via Domitia (UPVD) is a medium-sized coeducational French higher education institution. Université de Perpignan Via Domitia (UPVD) 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 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 70-80% making this French higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UPVD also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.