Established in 1973, Universidade de Aveiro (University of Aveiro) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Aveiro (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Águeda, Oliveira de Azeméis. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior, Portugal (Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education, Portugal), Universidade de Aveiro (UA) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universidade de Aveiro (UA) 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 46 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. 