Founded in 1957, University of Macedonia is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Thessaloniki (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Central Macedonia. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Edesa, Naousa. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Research and Religious Affairs of Greece, University of Macedonia (UoM) is a medium-sized coeducational Greek higher education institution. University of Macedonia (UoM) 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 65 years old Greek higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Greek higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UoM 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, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.