Established in 1959, Univerzita Konštantína Filozofa v Nitre (Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Nitra (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministerstvo školstva, vedy, výskumu a športu Slovenskej republiky (Ministry of Education, Science, Research and Sport of the Slovak Republic), Univerzita Konštantína Filozofa v Nitre (UKF) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 8,000-8,999 students) coeducational Slovak higher education institution. Univerzita Konštantína 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 uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 61 years old Slovak 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. UKF 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, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.