Established in 1991, Scoala Nationala de Studii Politice si Administrative (National School of Political Studies and Public Administration) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Bucharest (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministerul Educatiei ?i Cercetarii, România (Ministry of Education and Research of Romania), Scoala Nationala de Studii Politice si Administrative (SNSPA) is a coeducational Romanian higher education institution. Scoala Nationala de Studii Politice si Administrative (SNSPA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 31 years old Romanian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. SNSPA 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.