Established in 1962, Keele University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the medium town of Keele (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), West Midlands. Officially recognized/chartered by the Privy Council, Keele University is a large coeducational UK higher education institution. Keele University 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 60 years old UK higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Keele 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.