Established in 1997, Luleå tekniska Universitet (Luleå University of Technology) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Luleå (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Norrbotten County. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Piteå, Skellefteå, Kiruna. Officially recognized by the Utbildningsdepartementet, Sverige (Ministry of Education and Research of Sweden), Luleå tekniska Universitet (LTU) is a medium-sized coeducational Swedish higher education institution. Luleå tekniska Universitet (LTU) 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 25 years old Swedish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. LTU 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.