Established in 1949, Univerzitet Sv. Kiril i Metódij vo Skopje (Ss. Cyril and Methodius University of Skopje) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Skopje (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science of North Macedonia, Univerzitet Sv. Kiril i Metódij vo Skopje (UKIM) is a very large coeducational North Macedonian higher education institution. Univerzitet Sv. Kiril i Metódij vo Skopje (UKIM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 73 years old North Macedonian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UKIM 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.