Founded in 1885, National Technical University Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Kharkiv (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Kharkiv Oblast. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Chernovtsy, Trostyanets, Tores, Poltava, Berdyansk, Izyum, Balakleya. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, National Technical University Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute (NTU KhPI) is a large coeducational Ukrainian higher education institution. National Technical University Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute (NTU KhPI) 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 137 years old Ukrainian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 20-30% making this Ukrainian higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. NTU KhPI also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.