Founded in 1975, Linköpings Universitet (Linköping University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the small city of Linköping (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Ostergotland County. This institution also has a branch campus in Norrkoping. Officially recognized by the Utbildningsdepartementet, Sverige (Ministry of Education and Research of Sweden), Linköpings Universitet (LiU) is a large coeducational Swedish higher education institution. Linköpings Universitet (LiU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 47 years old Swedish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 40-50% making this Swedish higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. LiU 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.