Founded in 1761, VetAgro Sup is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large town of Lempdes (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes. This institution also has a branch campus in Marcy-l'Étoile. Officially recognized by the Ministère de l’Agriculture, de l’Agroalimentaire et de la Forêt, France (Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Forestry of France), VetAgro Sup is a coeducational French higher education institution. VetAgro Sup offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 261 years old French higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. VetAgro Sup 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, as well as administrative services.