Founded in 2001, Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium city of Tangail (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Dhaka. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of Bangladesh, Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University (MBSTU) is a small coeducational Bangladeshi higher education institution. Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University (MBSTU) 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 in several areas of study. This 21 years old Bangladeshi higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 10-20% making this Bangladeshi higher education organization a most selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. MBSTU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.