Founded in 1972, Universidad de Córdoba (University of Córdoba) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the medium city of Córdoba (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Andalucia. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Universidades, España (Ministry of Universities of Spain), Universidad de Córdoba (UCO) is a large coeducational Spanish higher education institution. Universidad de Córdoba (UCO) 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 50 years old Spanish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UCO 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.