Founded in 1960, Université Toulouse III - Paul Sabatier (Paul Sabatier University - Toulouse III) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Toulouse (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Occitanie. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Auch, Castres, Tarbes. 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 Toulouse III - Paul Sabatier (UPS) is a very large coeducational French higher education institution. Université Toulouse III - Paul Sabatier (UPS) 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, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 62 years old French higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UPS 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.