Founded in 1992, Universitatea Constantin Brâncusi (Constantin Brâncusi University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Târgu Jiu (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Gorj. Officially recognized by the Ministerul Educatiei ?i Cercetarii, România (Ministry of Education and Research of Romania), Universitatea Constantin Brâncusi (UCB) is a medium-sized coeducational Romanian higher education institution. Universitatea Constantin Brâncusi (UCB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 30 years old Romanian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this Romanian higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UCB 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.