Established in 1971, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (Technical University of Madrid) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Madrid (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Community of Madrid. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Pozuelo, Getafe, Alcobendas. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Universidades, España (Ministry of Universities of Spain), Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM) is a very large coeducational Spanish higher education institution. Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM) 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 51 years old Spanish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UPM 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.