Established in 1970, Universitatea Maritima din Constanta (Constanta Maritime University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Constanta (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministerul Educatiei ?i Cercetarii, România (Ministry of Education and Research of Romania), Universitatea Maritima din Constanta (UMC) is a small coeducational Romanian higher education institution. Universitatea Maritima din Constanta (UMC) 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 52 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 20-30% making this Romanian higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UMC 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.