Established in 1992, Universitatea Valahia din Târgoviste (Valahia University of Targoviste) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Târgoviste (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Dambovita. Officially recognized by the Ministerul Educatiei ?i Cercetarii, România (Ministry of Education and Research of Romania), Universitatea Valahia din Târgoviste (UVT) is a large coeducational Romanian higher education institution. Universitatea Valahia din Târgoviste (UVT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), master degrees in several areas of study. This 30 years old Romanian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UVT 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.