Established in 1867, Det Kongelige Danske Musikkonservatorium (The Royal Danish Academy of Music) 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 Musikkonservatorium (DKDM) is a very small coeducational Danish higher education institution. Det Kongelige Danske Musikkonservatorium (DKDM) 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, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 155 years old Danish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 40-50% making this Danish higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. DKDM 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.