Founded in 1960, King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Bangkok (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Bangkok. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation of Thailand, King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) is a large coeducational Thai higher education institution. King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) 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 62 years old Thai higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. KMUTT 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.