Established in 1955, Ho Chi Minh City University of Agriculture and Forestry is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the large metropolis of Ho Chi Minh City (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Southeast Region. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Training of Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City University of Agriculture and Forestry (HCMUAF) is a large coeducational Vietnamese higher education institution. Ho Chi Minh City University of Agriculture and Forestry (HCMUAF) 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 67 years old Vietnamese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 30-40% making this Vietnamese higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. HCMUAF also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.