Founded in 1962, Universitatea de Vest din Timisoara (West University of Timisoara) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Timisoara (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Timis. Officially recognized by the Ministerul Educatiei ?i Cercetarii, România (Ministry of Education and Research of Romania), Universitatea de Vest din Timisoara (UVT) is a large coeducational Romanian higher education institution. Universitatea de Vest din Timisoara (UVT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 60 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 30-40% making this Romanian higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UVT also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.