Established in 1998, Malmö högskola (Malmö University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Malmö (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Skane County. Officially recognized by the Utbildningsdepartementet, Sverige (Ministry of Education and Research of Sweden), Malmö högskola is a large coeducational Swedish higher education institution. Malmö högskola offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 24 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. Malmö högskola also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.