Founded in 1996, Université Libano-Française de Technologie et de Sciences Appliquées (Lebanese-French University of Technology and Applied Sciences) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium city of Tripoli (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), North Governorate. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Beirut, Metn. Officially recognized by the Ministère de l'Education et de l'Enseignement supérieur, Liban (Ministry of Education and Higher Education of Lebanon), Université Libano-Française de Technologie et de Sciences Appliquées (ULFTSA) is a very small coeducational Lebanese higher education institution. Université Libano-Française de Technologie et de Sciences Appliquées (ULFTSA) 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 in several areas of study. This 26 years old Lebanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. ULFTSA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.