Established in 1989, Escola Superior de Artes e Design (College of Arts and Design) is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Matosinhos (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Porto. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior, Portugal (Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education of Portugal), Escola Superior de Artes e Design (ESAD) is a very small coeducational Portuguese higher education institution. Escola Superior de Artes e Design (ESAD) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 32 years old Portuguese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this Portuguese higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. ESAD also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.