Founded in 1495, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela (University of Santiago de Compostela) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Santiago de Compostela (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Galicia. This institution also has a branch campus in Lugo. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Universidades, España (Ministry of Universities of Spain), Universidad de Santiago de Compostela (USC) is a large coeducational Spanish higher education institution. Universidad de Santiago de Compostela (USC) 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 527 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 40-50% making this Spanish higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. USC 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, as well as administrative services.