Founded in 1911, Universidade do Porto (University of Porto) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Porto (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants).  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior, Portugal (Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education, Portugal), Universidade do Porto (U.Porto) is a very large (EduListing enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universidade do Porto (U.Porto) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 109 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 