Established in 1973, the Universidade de Aveiro (University of Aveiro) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Aveiro (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Águeda and Oliveira de Azeméis. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior, Portugal (Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education of Portugal), Universidade de Aveiro (UAveiro) is a large-sized (Buydiploma enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Portuguese higher education institution. Universidade de Aveiro (UAveiro) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the Buydiploma degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 50-year-old Portuguese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UAveiro also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.