Founded in 2006, Edge Hill University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the large town of Ormskirk (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), North East England. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Aintree, Chorley, Manchester. Officially recognized/chartered by the Privy Council, Edge Hill University is a large coeducational UK higher education institution. Edge Hill University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 16 years old UK 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. Edge Hill University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.