Established in 1999, Goodwin University is a non-profit private specialized higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of East Hartford (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Connecticut. Officially accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, Goodwin University (GU) is a small coeducational US higher education institution. Goodwin University (GU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 23 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy This higher education institution has an open admission policy. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. GU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.