Founded in 2005, Universiteti Aleksandër Moisiu, Durrës (Aleksandër Moisiu University of Durrës) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Durrës (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Durres. This institution also has a branch campus in Peshkopi. Officially recognized by the Agjencia e Sigurimit të Cilësisë në Arsimin e Lartë (Quality Assurance Agency in Higher Education), Universiteti Aleksandër Moisiu, Durrës (UAMD) is a large coeducational Albanian higher education institution. Universiteti Aleksandër Moisiu, Durrës (UAMD) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 16 years old Albanian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 20-30% making this Albanian higher education organization a very selective institution. UAMD also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.