Founded in 1989, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (Charles III University of Madrid) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Getafe (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Madrid Community.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerio de Educación y Formación Profesional, España (Ministry of Education and Vocational Training, Spain), Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 31 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. 