Established in 1990, Khulna University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Khulna (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of Bangladesh, Khulna University (KU) is a medium-sized coeducational Bangladeshi higher education institution. Khulna University (KU) 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 32 years old Bangladeshi higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 90-100% making this Bangladeshi higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. KU 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.