Established in 1959, Univerzita Kontantína Filozofa v Nitre (Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Nitra (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants).  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerstvo kolstva, vedy, výskumu a portu Slovenskej republiky (Ministry of Education, Science, Research and Sport of the Slovak Republic), Univerzita Kontantína Filozofa v Nitre (UKF) is a medium-sized (EduListing enrollment range: 8,000-8,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Univerzita Kontantína Filozofa v Nitre (UKF) 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 61 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 30-40% making this Slovak higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. 