Established in 1860, Universitatea Alexandru Ioan Cuza din Iasi (Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Ia?i) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Iasi (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Iasi. Officially recognized by the Ministerul Educatiei ?i Cercetarii, România (Ministry of Education and Research of Romania), Universitatea Alexandru Ioan Cuza din Iasi (UAIC) is a very large coeducational Romanian higher education institution. Universitatea Alexandru Ioan Cuza din Iasi (UAIC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 162 years old Romanian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Romanian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UAIC 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.