Established in 1977, Mälardalens högskola (Mälardalen University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Västerås (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Vastmanland County. This institution also has a branch campus in Eskilstuna. Officially recognized by the Utbildningsdepartementet, Sverige (Ministry of Education and Research of Sweden), Mälardalens högskola (MdU) is a medium-sized coeducational Swedish higher education institution. Mälardalens högskola (MdU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 45 years old Swedish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 30-40% making this Swedish higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. MdU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.