Established in 1904, Montanuniversität Leoben (University of Leoben) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Leoben (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Styria. Officially recognized by the Bundesministerium für Bildung, Wissenschaft and Forschung, Österreich (Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research of Austria), Montanuniversität Leoben (MUL) is a small coeducational Austrian higher education institution. Montanuniversität Leoben (MUL) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 118 years old Austrian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy This higher education institution has an open admission policy. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. MUL also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.