Established in 1925, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Thessaloniki (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Central Macedonia. This institution also has a branch campus in Serres. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Research and Religious Affairs of Greece, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh) is a very large coeducational Greek higher education institution. Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 97 years old Greek higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. AUTh also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.