Established in 1989, Universidade da Coruña (University of A Coruña) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of A Coruña (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Galicia. This institution also has a branch campus in Ferrol. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Universidades, España (Ministry of Universities of Spain), Universidade da Coruña (UDC) is a large coeducational Spanish higher education institution. Universidade da Coruña (UDC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as master degrees in several areas of study. This 33 years old Spanish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Spanish higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UDC 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, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.