Established in 1805, Kharkiv National Medical University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Kharkiv (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Kharkiv Oblast. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Dnipropetrovsk, Luhansk, Donetsk. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Health of Ukraine, Kharkiv National Medical University (KhNMU) is a small coeducational Ukrainian higher education institution. Kharkiv National Medical University (KhNMU) 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 217 years old Ukrainian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 20-30% making this Ukrainian higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. KhNMU 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.