Founded in 1911, Universidade de Lisboa (University of Lisbon) is a for-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Lisbon (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Lisboa. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior, Portugal (Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education of Portugal), Universidade de Lisboa (UL) is a large coeducational Portuguese higher education institution. Universidade de Lisboa (UL) 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 111 years old Portuguese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UL 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.