Established in 1964, University of Patras is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Patras (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Western Greece. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Agrinio. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Education, Research and Religious Affairs, Greece, University of Patras (UP) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Patras (UP) 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 54 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.