Founded in 1951, Eesti Maaülikool (Estonian University of Life Sciences) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Tartu (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Tartu County. Officially recognized by the Eesti Vabariigi Haridus-ja Teadusministeerium (Ministry of Education and Research of Estonia), Eesti Maaülikool (EMÜ) is a small coeducational Estonian higher education institution. Eesti Maaülikool (EMÜ) 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 71 years old Estonian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. EMÜ 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, as well as administrative services.