Founded in 1754, Det Kongelige Danske Kunstakademi, Billedkunstskolerne (The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, School of Visual Arts) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Copenhagen (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Capital Region of Denmark. Officially recognized by the Kulturministeriet, Danmark (Ministry of Culture of Denmark), Det Kongelige Danske Kunstakademi, Billedkunstskolerne is a very small coeducational Danish higher education institution. Det Kongelige Danske Kunstakademi, Billedkunstskolerne offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 268 years old Danish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 0-10% making this Danish higher education organization a most selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Det Kongelige Danske Kunstakademi, Billedkunstskolerne 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.