Founded in 1979, Universidad de León (University of León) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of León (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Castile and Leon. This institution also has a branch campus in Ponferrada. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Universidades, España (Ministry of Universities of Spain), Universidad de León (ULE) is a large coeducational Spanish higher education institution. Universidad de León (ULE) 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 42 years old Spanish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. ULE 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.