Founded in 1972, Universidad de Córdoba (University of Córdoba) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the small city of Córdoba (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Andalucia.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerio de Educación y Formación Profesional, España (Ministry of Education and Vocational Training, Spain), Universidad de Córdoba (UCO) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universidad de Córdoba (UCO) 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 47 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 