Founded in 1607, Justus-Liebig-Universität Giessen (Justus Liebig University Giessen) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Giessen (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Hesse. Officially recognized by the Hessisches Ministerium für Wissenschaft und Kunst (Hessen Ministry of Higher Education, Research and the Arts), Justus-Liebig-Universität Giessen (JLU) is a large coeducational German higher education institution. Justus-Liebig-Universität Giessen (JLU) 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 415 years old German higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. JLU 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.