Established in 1809, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (Humboldt University of Berlin) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Berlin (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Senatskanzlei Wissenschaft und Forschung, Berlin (Senate Chancellery for Science and Research of Berlin), Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (HU Berlin) is a very large coeducational German higher education institution. Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (HU Berlin) 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 213 years old German higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. HU Berlin 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.