Founded in 1997, IE University is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Segovia (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Castile and Leon. This institution also has a branch campus in Madrid. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Universidades, España (Ministry of Universities of Spain), IE University (IEU) is a small coeducational Spanish higher education institution. IE University (IEU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 25 years old Spanish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this Spanish higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. IEU 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.