Founded in 1946, Kyungnam University is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Masan (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), South Gyeongsang. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Korea, Kyungnam University (KU) is a large coeducational South Korean higher education institution. Kyungnam University (KU) 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 76 years old South Korean higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 90-100% making this South Korean higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome 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.