Founded in 1531, Universidad de Granada (University of Granada) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Granada (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Andalucia. This institution also has a branch campus in Ceuta and Melilla. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Universidades, España (Ministry of Universities of Spain), Universidad de Granada (UGR) is a very large coeducational Spanish higher education institution. Universidad de Granada (UGR) 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 491 years old Spanish 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. UGR also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.