Established in 1978, Universidad de les Illes Balears (University of the Balearic Islands) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium city of Palma de Mallorca (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Balearic Islands. This institution also has a branch campus in Alaior. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Universidades, España (Ministry of Universities of Spain), Universidad de les Illes Balears (UIB) is a large coeducational Spanish higher education institution. Universidad de les Illes Balears (UIB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 44 years old Spanish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UIB 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.