Founded in 1996, Universidad Miguel Hernández de Elche (Miguel Hernández University of Elche) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Elche (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Valencian Community. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Altea, Orihuela, Sant Joan d'Alacat. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Universidades, España (Ministry of Universities of Spain), Universidad Miguel Hernández de Elche (UMH) is a large coeducational Spanish higher education institution. Universidad Miguel Hernández de Elche (UMH) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 25 years old Spanish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UMH 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.