Established in 1997, Cardiff University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Cardiff (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Wales. Officially recognized/chartered by the Privy Council, Cardiff University (CU) is a very large coeducational UK higher education institution. Cardiff University (CU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. CU 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.