Founded in 1992, Baltijas Starptautiska akademija (Baltic International Academy) is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Riga (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Daugavpils, Rezekne, Ventspils, Yelgava, Liepaya, Yekabpils, Smiltene. Officially recognized by the Latvijas Republikas Izglitibas un zinatnes ministrija (Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Latvia), Baltijas Starptautiska akademija (BSA/BIA) is a small coeducational Latvian higher education institution. Baltijas Starptautiska akademija (BSA/BIA) 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 30 years old Latvian 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 Latvian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. BSA/BIA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.