Established in 1508, Universidad Complutense de Madrid (Complutense University of Madrid) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban 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 Complutense de Madrid (UCM) is a very large coeducational Spanish higher education institution. Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 514 years old Spanish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UCM also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.