Established in 1974, Medical University - Pleven is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Pleven (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science of Bulgaria, Medical University - Pleven (MU-Pleven) is a very small coeducational Bulgarian higher education institution. Medical University - Pleven (MU-Pleven) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 48 years old Bulgarian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Bulgarian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. MU-Pleven 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.