Founded in 2011, Kolegji Universitar Bedër (University College Bedër) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Tirana (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Agjencia e Sigurimit të Cilësisë në Arsimin e Lartë (Quality Assurance Agency in Higher Education), Kolegji Universitar Bedër (KUB) is a very small coeducational Albanian higher education institution. Kolegji Universitar Bedër (KUB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 11 years old Albanian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Albanian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. KUB also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.