Established in 1613, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba (National University of Córdoba) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Córdoba (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Cordoba. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación, Cultura, Ciencia y Tecnología, Argentina (Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Technology of Argentina), Universidad Nacional de Córdoba (UNC) is a very large coeducational Argentine higher education institution. Universidad Nacional de Córdoba (UNC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 409 years old Argentine higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UNC 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, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.