Founded in 1998, Universitatea de Medicina si Farmacie din Craiova (University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Craiova (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Dolj. Officially recognized by the Ministerul Educatiei ?i Cercetarii, România (Ministry of Education and Research of Romania), Universitatea de Medicina si Farmacie din Craiova (UMFCV) is a small coeducational Romanian higher education institution. Universitatea de Medicina si Farmacie din Craiova (UMFCV) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 24 years old Romanian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 30-40% making this Romanian higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UMFCV 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.