Established in 1992, Nipissing University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of North Bay (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Ontario. This institution also has a branch campus in Bracebridge. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities of Ontario, Nipissing University (NU) is a small coeducational Canadian higher education institution. Nipissing University (NU) 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 30 years old Canadian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Canadian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. NU 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, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.