Established in 1972, Universidad de Cantabria (University of Cantabria) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Santander (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Cantabria. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Universidades, España (Ministry of Universities of Spain), Universidad de Cantabria (UC) is a large coeducational Spanish higher education institution. Universidad de Cantabria (UC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 50 years old Spanish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UC 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.