Established in 2003, University of Western Macedonia is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the large town of Kozani (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Western Macedonia. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Florina, Grevena, Kastoria, Ptolemaida. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Research and Religious Affairs of Greece, University of Western Macedonia (UOWM) is a large coeducational Greek higher education institution. University of Western Macedonia (UOWM) 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 19 years old Greek higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UOWM 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, as well as administrative services.