Established in 1573, Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci (Palacký University, Olomouc) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Olomouc (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Olomouc Region.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerstvo kolství, mládee a telovýchovy Ceské republiky (Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports, Czech Republic), Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci (UPOL) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci (UPOL) 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 447 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. 