Founded in 1774, Eszterházy Károly Egyetem (Eszterházy Károly University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Eger (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Heves. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Jászberényi, Sárospatak. Officially recognized by the Magyar Felsooktatási Akkreditációs Bizottság (Hungarian Accreditation Committee), Eszterházy Károly Egyetem (EKE) is a large coeducational Hungarian higher education institution. Eszterházy Károly Egyetem (EKE) 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 248 years old Hungarian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this Hungarian higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. EKE 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.