Established in 1998, Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena (Technical University of Cartagena) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Cartagena (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Murcia.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerio de Educación y Formación Profesional, España (Ministry of Education and Vocational Training, Spain), Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena (UPCT) is a medium-sized (EduListing enrollment range: 6,000-6,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena (UPCT) 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 21 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. 