Founded in 1995, Universidad Europea de Madrid (European University of Madrid) is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Villaviciosa de Odón (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Community of Madrid. This institution also has a branch campus in Valencia and Canarias. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Universidades, España (Ministry of Universities of Spain), Universidad Europea de Madrid (UEM) is a medium-sized coeducational Spanish higher education institution. Universidad Europea de Madrid (UEM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 27 years old Spanish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UEM 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.