Founded in 1987, Université de la Nouvelle-Calédonie (University of New Caledonia) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the large town of Noumea (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche, France (Ministry of Higher Education and Research, France), Université de la Nouvelle-Calédonie (UNC) is a small (uniRank enrollment range: 2,000-2,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Université de la Nouvelle-Calédonie (UNC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 31 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.
