Founded in 1991, American University in Bulgaria is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Blagoevgrad (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Sofia. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science of Bulgaria, American University in Bulgaria (AUBG) is a very small coeducational Bulgarian higher education institution. American University in Bulgaria (AUBG) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 31 years old Bulgarian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Bulgarian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. AUBG 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.