Founded in 1973, Universidad de Extremadura (University of Extremadura) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Badajoz (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Extremadura. This institution also has a branch campus in Cáceres. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Universidades, España (Ministry of Universities of Spain), Universidad de Extremadura (UEx) is a large coeducational Spanish higher education institution. Universidad de Extremadura (UEx) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 49 years old Spanish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UEx 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.