Established in 2008, Bangladesh University of Professionals is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Mirpur (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Dhaka. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of Bangladesh, Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) is a small coeducational Bangladeshi higher education institution. Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) 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 14 years old Bangladeshi 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 Bangladeshi higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. BUP 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.