Founded in 1925, Memorial University of Newfoundland is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of St Johns (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Newfoundland and Labrador. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Corner Brook, Harlow. Officially recognized by the Department of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour of Newfoundland & Labrador, Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN) is a large coeducational Canadian higher education institution. Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN) 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, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 97 years old Canadian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Canadian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. MUN 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, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.