Founded in 1993, Universidad Alfonso X el Sabio (Alfonso X El Sabio University) is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the large town of Villanueva de La Cañada (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Community of Madrid. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Universidades, España (Ministry of Universities of Spain), Universidad Alfonso X el Sabio (UAX) is a medium-sized coeducational Spanish higher education institution. Universidad Alfonso X el Sabio (UAX) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 29 years old Spanish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UAX 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.