Founded in 1998, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Dhaka (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of Bangladesh, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) is a small coeducational Bangladeshi higher education institution. Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) 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 24 years old Bangladeshi higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 0-10% making this Bangladeshi higher education organization a most selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. BSMMU 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, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.