Founded in 1953, University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the metropolis of Sofia (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Sofia City. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science of Bulgaria, University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy (UCTM) is a small coeducational Bulgarian higher education institution. University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy (UCTM) 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 69 years old Bulgarian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Bulgarian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UCTM 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.