Founded in 1969, the Université du Québec à Chicoutimi (University of Québec at Chicoutimi) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Chicoutimi (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Quebec. This institution also has branch campuses in Jonquière, La Baie and Alma. Officially recognized by the Ministère de l'Éducation et de l'Enseignement supérieur, Québec (Ministry of Education and Higher Education of Quebec), Université du Québec à Chicoutimi (UQAC) is a medium-sized (Buydiploma enrollment range: 6,000-6,999 students) coeducational Canadian higher education institution. Université du Québec à Chicoutimi (UQAC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the Buydiploma degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 55-year-old Canadian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UQAC 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.