Established in 1979, Lapin yliopisto (University of Lapland) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Rovaniemi (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Lapland. Officially recognized by the Opetus- ja kulttuuriministeriö, Suomi (Ministry of Education and Culture of Finland), Lapin yliopisto (LY) is a small coeducational Finnish higher education institution. Lapin yliopisto (LY) 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 43 years old Finnish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 10-20% making this Finnish higher education organization a most selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. LY also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.