Founded in 1984, University of Thessaly is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Volos (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Thessaly. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Research and Religious Affairs of Greece, University of Thessaly (UTH) is a coeducational Greek higher education institution. University of Thessaly (UTH) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 38 years old Greek higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UTH 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.