Founded in 1939, Latvijas Lauksaimniecibas universitate (Latvia University of Agriculture) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Jelgava (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Zemgale. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Laidzes pagasts, Limbaþi, Siguldas novads. Officially recognized by the Latvijas Republikas Izglitibas un zinatnes ministrija (Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Latvia), Latvijas Lauksaimniecibas universitate (LLU) is a medium-sized coeducational Latvian higher education institution. Latvijas Lauksaimniecibas universitate (LLU) 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, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 83 years old Latvian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this Latvian higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. LLU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.