Founded in 1991, Universiteti Politeknik i Tiranës (Polytechnic 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 Politeknik i Tiranës (UPT) is a large coeducational Albanian higher education institution. Universiteti Politeknik i Tiranës (UPT) 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 31 years old Albanian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. UPT also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.