Established in 1992, Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu (Laurea University of Applied Sciences) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Vantaa (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Uusimaa. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Espoo, Lohja, Porvoo, Hyvinkää. Officially recognized by the Opetus- ja kulttuuriministeriö, Suomi (Ministry of Education and Culture of Finland), Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu (LAUREA) is a medium-sized coeducational Finnish higher education institution. Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu (LAUREA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 30 years old Finnish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and 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. LAUREA 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, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.