Founded in 1957, Universiteti i Tiranës (University of Tirana) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized city of Tirana (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Agjencia e Sigurimit të Cilësisë në Arsimin e Lartë (Quality Assurance Agency in Higher Education), Universiteti i Tiranës (UT) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universiteti i Tiranës (UT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as 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 62 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 20-30% making this Albanian higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.