Established in 1993, Latvijas Juras akademija (Latvian Maritime Academy) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the large city of Riga (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Latvijas Republikas Izglitibas un zinatnes ministrija (Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Latvia), Latvijas Juras akademija (LJA/LMA) is a very small coeducational Latvian higher education institution. Latvijas Juras akademija (LJA/LMA) 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 in several areas of study. This 29 years old Latvian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Latvian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. LJA/LMA 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, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.