Established in 1971, Universitatea Transilvania din Brasov (Transilvania University of Brasov) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Brasov (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 Transilvania din Brasov (UTB) is a large coeducational Romanian higher education institution. Universitatea Transilvania din Brasov (UTB) 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 51 years old Romanian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this Romanian higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UTB 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.