Founded in 1961, Universitatea Ovidius Constanta (Ovidius University of Constanta) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in 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 Ovidius Constanta (UOC) is a large coeducational Romanian higher education institution. Universitatea Ovidius Constanta (UOC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 61 years old Romanian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UOC 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.