Established in 1548, Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne (University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Reims (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Grand Est. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Charleville-Mezières, Chaumont, Troyes. 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 Reims Champagne-Ardenne (URCA) is a large coeducational French higher education institution. Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne (URCA) 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 474 years old French higher-education institution has a selective admission policy This higher education institution has an open admission policy. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. URCA 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.