Established in 1887, McMaster University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Hamilton (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Ontario. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities of Ontario, McMaster University (Mac) is a large coeducational Canadian higher education institution. McMaster University (Mac) 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 135 years old Canadian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Mac also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.