Established in 1991, Universiteti i Elbasanit Aleksander Xhuvani (Aleksander Xhuvani University of Elbasan) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Elbasan (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Agjencia e Sigurimit të Cilësisë në Arsimin e Lartë (Quality Assurance Agency in Higher Education), Universiteti i Elbasanit Aleksander Xhuvani is a coeducational Albanian higher education institution. Universiteti i Elbasanit Aleksander Xhuvani offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 30 years old Albanian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. Universiteti i Elbasanit Aleksander Xhuvani 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.