Founded in 1979, Universidad de Alicante (University of Alicante) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of San Vicente del Raspeig (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Valencian Community. This institution also has a branch campus in Alicante. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Universidades, España (Ministry of Universities of Spain), Universidad de Alicante (UA) is a large coeducational Spanish higher education institution. Universidad de Alicante (UA) 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 42 years old Spanish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Spanish higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UA 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.