Established in 1844, Lviv Polytechnic National University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Lviv (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Lviv Oblast. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Hust, Volodymyr-Volynskyi, Khmelnytskyi, Chernivtsi, Kolomiya. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, Lviv Polytechnic National University (LPNU) is a very large coeducational Ukrainian higher education institution. Lviv Polytechnic National University (LPNU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 178 years old Ukrainian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. LPNU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.