Founded in 1911, Háskóli Íslands (University of Iceland) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Reykjavík (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Capital Region. Officially recognized by the Mennta- og menningarmálaráðuneytið (Ministry of Education, Science and Culture of Iceland), Háskóli Íslands (HI/UI) is a large coeducational Icelandic higher education institution. Háskóli Íslands (HI/UI) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 111 years old Icelandic 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 Icelandic higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. HI/UI 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.