Founded in 1976, Dharma Realm Buddhist University is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the large town of Ukiah (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), California. Officially accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, Dharma Realm Buddhist University (DRBU) is a very small coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Buddhist religion. Dharma Realm Buddhist University (DRBU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 46 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. DRBU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.