Founded in 1968, Universidad Politécnica de València (Technical University of Valencia) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Valencia (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Valencian Community. This institution also has a branch campus in Alcoy. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Universidades, España (Ministry of Universities of Spain), Universidad Politécnica de València (UPV) is a very large coeducational Spanish higher education institution. Universidad Politécnica de València (UPV) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 54 years old Spanish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this Spanish higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UPV 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.