Established in 2012, Université de Lorraine (University of Lorraine) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Nancy (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Grand Est. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Bar-le-Duc, Épinal, Metz, Poligny. 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 de Lorraine (UL) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: over-45,000 students) coeducational French higher education institution. Université de Lorraine (UL) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 8 years old French higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 0-10% making this French higher education organization a most selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UL 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.