Founded in 1830, Conservatoire Royal de Liège (Royal Conservatory of Liege) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the medium city of Liège (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Liege. 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 Liège (CRLg) is a very small coeducational Belgian higher education institution. Conservatoire Royal de Liège (CRLg) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 192 years old Belgian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. CRLg also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.