Established in 2004, Escola Superior de Enfermagem do Porto (Nursing School of Porto) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Porto (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior, Portugal (Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education of Portugal), Escola Superior de Enfermagem do Porto (ESEP) is a very small coeducational Portuguese higher education institution. Escola Superior de Enfermagem do Porto (ESEP) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 18 years old Portuguese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 20-30% making this Portuguese higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. ESEP also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.