Founded in 1989, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (Charles III University of Madrid) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Getafe (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Community of Madrid. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Universidades, España (Ministry of Universities of Spain), Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) is a large coeducational Spanish higher education institution. Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 33 years old Spanish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UC3M also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.