Founded in 1970, Université Paris 13 (Paris 13 University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Villetaneuse (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Ile-de-France. This institution also has a branch campus in Argenteuil. 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 Paris 13 (UP13) is a large coeducational French higher education institution. Université Paris 13 (UP13) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as 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 entrance examinations. UP13 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.