Founded in 1976, Universitatea Lucian Blaga din Sibiu (Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Sibiu (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministerul Educatiei ?i Cercetarii, România (Ministry of Education and Research of Romania), Universitatea Lucian Blaga din Sibiu (ULBS) is a large coeducational Romanian higher education institution. Universitatea Lucian Blaga din Sibiu (ULBS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 46 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. ULBS 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.