Established in 1976, Universidade dos Açores (University of the Azores) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Ponta Delgada (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Azores. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Angra do Heroísmo, Horta. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior, Portugal (Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education of Portugal), Universidade dos Açores (UAc) is a small coeducational Portuguese higher education institution. Universidade dos Açores (UAc) 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 46 years old Portuguese 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 Portuguese higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UAc 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.