Founded in 2005, Universiteti Marin Barleti (Marin Barleti University) is a non-profit private 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 Marin Barleti (UMB) is a very small coeducational Albanian higher education institution. Universiteti Marin Barleti (UMB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 17 years old Albanian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Albanian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UMB also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.