Established in 2013, Universiteti i Mjekësisë, Tiranë (University of Medicine, Tirana) 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 Mjekësisë, Tiranë (UMT) is a medium-sized coeducational Albanian higher education institution. Universiteti i Mjekësisë, Tiranë (UMT) 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 9 years old Albanian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 0-10% making this Albanian higher education organization a most selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UMT 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, as well as administrative services.