Founded in 1919, Baki Dövlet Universiteti (Baku State University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Baku (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Absheron. Officially recognized by the Azerbaycan Respublikasi Tehsil Nazirliyi (Ministry of Education of Azerbaijan), Baki Dövlet Universiteti (BDU) is a large coeducational Azerbaijani higher education institution. Baki Dövlet Universiteti (BDU) 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 103 years old Azerbaijani higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 90-100% making this Azerbaijani higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. BDU 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.