Founded in 1967, Universidad de Camagüey Ignacio Agramonte Loynaz (Ignacio Agramonte Loynaz University of Camagüey) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Camagüey (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Camaguey. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Superior, Cuba (Ministry of Higher Education of Cuba), Universidad de Camagüey Ignacio Agramonte Loynaz (UC) is a large coeducational Cuban higher education institution. Universidad de Camagüey Ignacio Agramonte Loynaz (UC) 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 54 years old Cuban higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.