Established in 1987, Institut Supérieur des Matériaux et Mécaniques Avancés du Mans (Higher Institute of Materials and Advanced Mechanics of Le Mans) is a  private higher education institution located in the large town of Le Mans (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Pays de la Loire.  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), Institut Supérieur des Matériaux et Mécaniques Avancés du Mans (ISMANS) is a coeducational higher education institution. Institut Supérieur des Matériaux et Mécaniques Avancés du Mans (ISMANS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as master degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. 