Established in 1962, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology 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, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) is a small coeducational Bangladeshi higher education institution. Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 60 years old Bangladeshi higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. BUET 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.