Established in 2003, Kolegji Universitar Luarasi (University College Luarasi) is a for-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 Luarasi (UL) is a very small coeducational Albanian higher education institution. Kolegji Universitar Luarasi (UL) 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 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 applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UL 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.