Established in 1919, École Centrale de Nantes (Central School of Nantes) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Nantes (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Pays de la Loire. 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), École Centrale de Nantes (ECN) is a very small coeducational French higher education institution. École Centrale de Nantes (ECN) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 103 years old French higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 10-20% making this French higher education organization a most selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. ECN 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.