Established in 1879, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Little Rock (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Arkansas.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Higher Learning Commission, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is a small (EduListing enrollment range: 3,000-3,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), 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 141 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. 