Established in 1963, Universitatea Stefan cel Mare Suceava (Stefan cel Mare University of Suceava) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Suceava (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Vatra Dornei. Officially recognized by the Ministerul Educatiei ?i Cercetarii, România (Ministry of Education and Research of Romania), Universitatea Stefan cel Mare Suceava (USV) is a medium-sized coeducational Romanian higher education institution. Universitatea Stefan cel Mare Suceava (USV) 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 59 years old Romanian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 90-100% making this Romanian higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. USV 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.