Established in 1850, Université des Antilles (University of the French West Indies) is a  public higher education institution located in the medium-sized town of Pointe-à-Pitre (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants).  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur, de la Recherche et de l'Innovation, France (Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, France), Université des Antilles (UAG) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Université des Antilles (UAG) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 170 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. 