Established in 1951, National College of Ireland is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Dublin (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), County Dublin. This institution also has a branch campus in 40 other locations nationwide. Officially recognized by the Department of Education and Skills of Ireland, National College of Ireland (NCI) is a small coeducational Irish higher education institution. National College of Ireland (NCI) 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 in several areas of study. This 71 years old Irish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. NCI also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.