Established in 1499, Universidad de Alcalá (University of Alcalá) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Alcalá de Henares (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Community of Madrid. This institution also has a branch campus in Guadalajara. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Universidades, España (Ministry of Universities of Spain), Universidad de Alcalá (UAH) is a large coeducational Spanish higher education institution. Universidad de Alcalá (UAH) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 523 years old Spanish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UAH also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.