Established in 1969, Université Rennes 2 (University of Rennes 2) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Rennes (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Bretagne. This institution also has a branch campus in Saint-Brieuc. 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 Rennes 2 (UR2) is a large coeducational French higher education institution. Université Rennes 2 (UR2) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 53 years old French higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UR2 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.