Established in 1942, Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Ulaanbaatar (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Darkhan-Uul, Sainshand, Gobi-Altai. Officially recognized by the Mongolian National Council for Education Accreditation, Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences (MNUMS) is a coeducational Mongolian higher education institution. Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences (MNUMS) 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 80 years old Mongolian 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 Mongolian higher education organization a most selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. MNUMS 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.