Founded in 1859, Norges miljø- og biovitenskapelige universitet (Norwegian University of Life Sciences) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the large town of Aas (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Akershus. This institution also has a branch campus in Oslo. Officially recognized by the Kunnskapsdepartementet, Norge (Ministry of Education of Norway), Norges miljø- og biovitenskapelige universitet (NMBU) is a small coeducational Norwegian higher education institution. Norges miljø- og biovitenskapelige universitet (NMBU) 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 163 years old Norwegian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. NMBU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.