Founded in 1991, Universiteti Politeknik i Tiranës (Polytechnic 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 Politeknik i Tiranës (UPT) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universiteti Politeknik i Tiranës (UPT) 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 EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 29 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. 