Established in 1964, Université Paris Nanterre (Paris Nanterre University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Nanterre (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Ile-de-France. This institution also has a branch campus in Paris. 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 Nanterre (UPN) is a very large coeducational French higher education institution. Université Paris Nanterre (UPN) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 58 years old French higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UPN 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.