Founded in 1832, Conservatoire Royal de Bruxelles (Royal Conservatory of Brussels) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Brussels (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Direction générale de l'Enseignement non obligatoire et de la Recherche scientifique, Belgique (Directorate General for Non-Compulsory Education and Scientific Research), Conservatoire Royal de Bruxelles (CrB) is a very small coeducational Belgian higher education institution. Conservatoire Royal de Bruxelles (CrB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 190 years old Belgian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 30-40% making this Belgian higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. CrB also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.