Founded in 1743, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Erlangen (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Bavaria. This institution also has a branch campus in Nürnberg. Officially recognized by the Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Wissenschaft und Kunst (Bavarian State Ministry for Science and Art), Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) is a very large coeducational German higher education institution. Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) 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 279 years old German higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 40-50% making this German higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. FAU 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.