Founded in 1993, Biznesa augstskola Turiba (Turiba University) 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: Bauska, Cesis, Jekabpils, Liepaja, Talsi. Officially recognized by the Latvijas Republikas Izglitibas un zinatnes ministrija (Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Latvia), Biznesa augstskola Turiba is a medium-sized coeducational Latvian higher education institution. Biznesa augstskola Turiba offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 29 years old Latvian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Biznesa augstskola Turiba also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.