Founded in 1942, National University of Mongolia 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: Erdenet, Zavkhan. Officially recognized by the Mongolian National Council for Education Accreditation, National University of Mongolia (NUM) is a large coeducational Mongolian higher education institution. National University of Mongolia (NUM) 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 0-10% making this Mongolian higher education organization a most selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. NUM 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, as well as administrative services.