Established in 1945, Agricultural University of Plovdiv is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Plovdiv (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science of Bulgaria, Agricultural University of Plovdiv (AU) is a small coeducational Bulgarian higher education institution. Agricultural University of Plovdiv (AU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 77 years old Bulgarian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 20-30% making this Bulgarian higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. AU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.