Founded in 1996, Universidad Miguel Hernández de Elche (Miguel Hernández University of Elche) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Elche (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Valencian Community. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Altea, Orihuela, Sant Joan d'Alacat. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerio de Educación y Formación Profesional, España (Ministry of Education and Vocational Training, Spain), Universidad Miguel Hernández de Elche (UMH) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universidad Miguel Hernández de Elche (UMH) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 23 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 