Established in 1819 University of Virginia is a public educational institution offering various degree programs, such as bachelor's, master's, doctorate and education specialist degrees. The university offers various programs, such as architecture, urban and environmental planning, African studies, anthropology, area studies, art, Asian studies, and bioethics. Its affiliate colleges also offer courses in biology, chemistry, classics, comparative literature, creative writing, economics, drama, English, environmental sciences, foreign affairs, French, German, government, history, Italian, and linguistics. The university s course offerings include mathematics, music, philosophy, physics, psychology, religious studies, sociology, Spanish and statistics. The university additionally offers various courses in business administration, engineering, molecular medicine and genetics, and nursing. It also offers students various extracurricular activities and sports programs. University of Virginia s administrative office is located in Charlottesville, Va.