Founded in 1962, Universitatea din Pitesti (University of Pitesti) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Pitesti (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Arges. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Campulung, RmValcea, Alexandria, Slatina. Officially recognized by the Ministerul Educatiei ?i Cercetarii, România (Ministry of Education and Research of Romania), Universitatea din Pitesti (UPIT) is a large coeducational Romanian higher education institution. Universitatea din Pitesti (UPIT) 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 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 70-80% making this Romanian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UPIT 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.