Founded in 1975, Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata (National University of Mar del Plata) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Mar del Plata (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Buenos Aires. This institution also has a branch campus in Balcarce. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación, Cultura, Ciencia y Tecnología, Argentina (Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Technology of Argentina), Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata (UNMdP) is a large coeducational Argentine higher education institution. Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata (UNMdP) 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 47 years old Argentine higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UNMdP also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.