Established in 1431, Université de Poitiers (University of Poitiers) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Poitiers (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Nouvelle-Aquitaine. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Angoulême, La Rochelle, Niort. 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 Poitiers (UP) is a large coeducational French higher education institution. Université de Poitiers (UP) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 591 years old French higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UP 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.