Founded in 1973, Democritus University of Thrace is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large town of Komotini (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), East Macedonia and Thrace. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Nea Chili, Xanthi. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Research and Religious Affairs of Greece, Democritus University of Thrace (DUTH) is a large coeducational Greek higher education institution. Democritus University of Thrace (DUTH) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 49 years old Greek higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. DUTH also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.