Established in 1499, Universidad de Alcalá (University of Alcalá) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Alcalá de Henares (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Madrid Community. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Guadalajara. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerio de Educación y Formación Profesional, España (Ministry of Education and Vocational Training, Spain), Universidad de Alcalá (UAH) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universidad de Alcalá (UAH) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 520 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.