Founded in 1872, Aberystwyth University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Aberystwyth (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Wales. Officially recognized/chartered by the Privy Council, Aberystwyth University (AU) is a medium-sized coeducational UK higher education institution. Aberystwyth University (AU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 150 years old UK higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. AU 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.