Established in 1947, Universitatea din Craiova (University 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. This institution also has a branch campus in Drobeta-Turnu Severin. Officially recognized by the Ministerul Educatiei ?i Cercetarii, România (Ministry of Education and Research of Romania), Universitatea din Craiova (UCV) is a large coeducational Romanian higher education institution. Universitatea din Craiova (UCV) 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 75 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 90-100% making this Romanian higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UCV 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.