Established in 1542, Universidad de Zaragoza (University of Zaragoza) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Zaragoza (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Aragon. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Huesca, Teruel. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Universidades, España (Ministry of Universities of Spain), Universidad de Zaragoza (UZA) is a very large coeducational Spanish higher education institution. Universidad de Zaragoza (UZA) 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 480 years old Spanish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UZA 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.