Founded in 1905, Korea University is a private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Seoul (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Korea, Korea University is a large coeducational South Korean higher education institution. Korea University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 117 years old South Korean higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. Korea University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.