Founded in 1968, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (Autonomous University of Madrid) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the metropolis of Madrid (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Community of Madrid. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Universidades, España (Ministry of Universities of Spain), Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM) is a large coeducational Spanish higher education institution. Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 54 years old Spanish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UAM 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.