Established in 2010, Universiteti i Sporteve të Tiranës (Sports University of 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 Sporteve të Tiranës (UST) is a very small coeducational Albanian higher education institution. Universiteti i Sporteve të Tiranës (UST) 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 12 years old Albanian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 40-50% making this Albanian higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UST 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.