Established in 2001, Jacobs University Bremen is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the large city of Bremen (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Senatorin für Bildung und Wissenschaft, Bremen (Bremen Senator for Education and Science), Jacobs University Bremen (JUB) is a very small coeducational German higher education institution. Jacobs University Bremen (JUB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 20 years old German higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. JUB 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.