Established in 1919, Eesti Muusika- ja Teatriakadeemia (Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the medium city of Tallinn (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Harju County. Officially recognized by the Eesti Vabariigi Haridus-ja Teadusministeerium (Ministry of Education and Research of Estonia), Eesti Muusika- ja Teatriakadeemia (EMTA) is a coeducational Estonian higher education institution. Eesti Muusika- ja Teatriakadeemia (EMTA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 103 years old Estonian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. EMTA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.