Founded in 1968, Universidad del País Vasco (University of the Basque Country) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Leioa (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Basque Country. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Vitoria-Gasteiz, Donostia. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Universidades, España (Ministry of Universities of Spain), Universidad del País Vasco (UPV) is a very large coeducational Spanish higher education institution. Universidad del País Vasco (UPV) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 54 years old Spanish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UPV 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.