Established in 1864, Universitatea Nationala de Muzica din Bucuresti (National University of Music Bucharest) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Bucharest (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministerul Educatiei ?i Cercetarii, România (Ministry of Education and Research of Romania), Universitatea Nationala de Muzica din Bucuresti (UNMB) is a very small coeducational Romanian higher education institution. Universitatea Nationala de Muzica din Bucuresti (UNMB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 157 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 applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UNMB 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.