Established in 1998, Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena (Technical University of Cartagena) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Cartagena (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Region of Murcia. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Universidades, España (Ministry of Universities of Spain), Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena (UPCT) is a medium-sized coeducational Spanish higher education institution. Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena (UPCT) 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 24 years old Spanish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UPCT also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.