Established in 2011, Universiteti i Arteve (University of Arts) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Tirana (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Agjencia e Sigurimit të Cilësisë në Arsimin e Lartë (Quality Assurance Agency in Higher Education), Universiteti i Arteve (UA) is a very small coeducational Albanian higher education institution. Universiteti i Arteve (UA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 11 years old Albanian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 30-40% making this Albanian higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.