Founded in 1977, Högskolan Dalarna (Dalarna University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Falun (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Dalarna County. This institution also has a branch campus in Borlänge. Officially recognized by the Utbildningsdepartementet, Sverige (Ministry of Education and Research of Sweden), Högskolan Dalarna (DU) is a large coeducational Swedish higher education institution. Högskolan Dalarna (DU) 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, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 45 years old Swedish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. DU 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.