Established in 1948, Universitatea din Petrosani (University of Petrosani) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Petrosani (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Hunedoara. Officially recognized by the Ministerul Educatiei ?i Cercetarii, România (Ministry of Education and Research of Romania), Universitatea din Petrosani (UPET) is a very small coeducational Romanian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Orthodox religion. Universitatea din Petrosani (UPET) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 74 years old Romanian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UPET 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.