Founded in 1899, Brandon University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Brandon (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Manitoba. Officially recognized by the Department of Education and Training of Manitoba, Brandon University (BU) is a small coeducational Canadian higher education institution. Brandon University (BU) 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 in several areas of study. This 123 years old Canadian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. BU 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.