Established in 1982, Hallym University is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the medium city of Chuncheon (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Gangwon. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Korea, Hallym University is a medium-sized coeducational South Korean higher education institution. Hallym University 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 40 years old South Korean higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 10-20% making this South Korean higher education organization a most selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Hallym University 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, as well as administrative services.