Established in 1973, Universidade de Évora (University of Évora) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Évora (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Evora. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior, Portugal (Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education of Portugal), Universidade de Évora (UE) is a large coeducational Portuguese higher education institution. Universidade de Évora (UE) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 49 years old Portuguese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UE 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.