Founded in 1968, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (Autonomous University of Madrid) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the rural setting of the large city of Madrid (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Madrid Community. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerio de Educación y Formación Profesional, España (Ministry of Education and Vocational Training, Spain), Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 51 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.