Established in 1864, Universitatea Politehnica din Bucuresti (Politehnica University of 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 Politehnica din Bucuresti (UPB/PUB) is a large coeducational Romanian higher education institution. Universitatea Politehnica din Bucuresti (UPB/PUB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 158 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 applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UPB/PUB 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, as well as administrative services.