Founded in 1971, Université Sorbonne Nouvelle - Paris 3 (New Sorbonne University - Paris III) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large metropolis of Paris (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Ile-de-France. This institution also has a branch campus in Asnières-sur-Seine. 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 Sorbonne Nouvelle - Paris 3 (UP3) is a large coeducational French higher education institution. Université Sorbonne Nouvelle - Paris 3 (UP3) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 51 years old French higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UP3 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.