Established in 1850, Université des Antilles (University of the French West Indies) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large town of Pointe-à-Pitre (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants). 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 des Antilles (UAG) is a large coeducational Guadeloupe higher education institution. Université des Antilles (UAG) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 172 years old Guadeloupe higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UAG also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.