Founded in 1963, Universitatea din Oradea (University of Oradea) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Oradea (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Bihor. Officially recognized by the Ministerul Educatiei ?i Cercetarii, România (Ministry of Education and Research of Romania), Universitatea din Oradea (UO) is a large coeducational Romanian higher education institution. Universitatea din Oradea (UO) 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 59 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. UO 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.