Founded in 1272, Universidad de Murcia (University of Murcia) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Murcia (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Region of Murcia. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Espinardo, San Javier, El Palmar, Lorca. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Universidades, España (Ministry of Universities of Spain), Universidad de Murcia (UMU) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational Spanish higher education institution. Universidad de Murcia (UMU) 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 uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 748 years old Spanish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Spanish higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UMU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
