Established in 1998, Mongolian National University is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Ulaanbaatar (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Mongolian National Council for Education Accreditation, Mongolian National University (MNU) is a large coeducational Mongolian higher education institution. Mongolian National University (MNU) 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 24 years old Mongolian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Mongolian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. MNU 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.