Founded in 1982, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha (University of Castilla-La Mancha) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Ciudad Real (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Castilla-La Mancha. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Albacete, Cuenca, Talavera De La Reina. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Universidades, España (Ministry of Universities of Spain), Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha (UCLM) is a large coeducational Spanish higher education institution. Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha (UCLM) 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 40 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 70-80% making this Spanish higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UCLM 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.