Founded in 1945, Mahamakut Buddhist University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Bangkok (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation of Thailand, Mahamakut Buddhist University (MBU) is a medium-sized coeducational Thai higher education institution formally affiliated with the Buddhist religion. Mahamakut Buddhist University (MBU) 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 77 years old Thai higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. MBU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.