 In 1969, a fourth university in Toulouse was created, Institut National Polytechnique de Toulouse, a school of engineering.After the opening of many extensions (one of which was situated in military barracks) in order to free up the university in the city centre, the campus in Le Mirail opened one section at a time starting in 1971, and completed the transfer by 1973.Planned for 11,000 students, the university today is a victim of its own success, with a student population of roughly 27,500.