Founded in 1990, Universitatea de Vest Vasile Goldis din Arad (Vasile Goldis Western University of Arad) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Arad (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants). This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Satu Mare, Baia Mare, Marghita, Zalau, Sebis. Officially recognized by the Ministerul Educatiei ?i Cercetarii, România (Ministry of Education and Research of Romania), Universitatea de Vest Vasile Goldis din Arad (UVVG Arad) is a medium-sized coeducational Romanian higher education institution. Universitatea de Vest Vasile Goldis din Arad (UVVG Arad) 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 32 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 60-70% making this Romanian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UVVG Arad 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.