Established in 1218, Universidad de Salamanca (University of Salamanca) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Salamanca (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Castile and Leon. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Zamora, Ávila, Bejar, Villamayor. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Universidades, España (Ministry of Universities of Spain), Universidad de Salamanca (USAL) is a large coeducational Spanish higher education institution. Universidad de Salamanca (USAL) 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 804 years old Spanish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. USAL 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.