Established in 1604, Universidad de Oviedo (University of Oviedo) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Oviedo (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Asturias. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Gijón, Mieres. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Universidades, España (Ministry of Universities of Spain), Universidad de Oviedo (UOV) is a large coeducational Spanish higher education institution. Universidad de Oviedo (UOV) 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 418 years old Spanish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this Spanish higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UOV 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.