Founded in 1985, Northern School of Contemporary Dance is a higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the large city of Leeds (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Yorkshire and the Humber. Officially recognized/chartered by the Privy Council, Northern School of Contemporary Dance (NSCD) is a very small coeducational UK higher education institution. Northern School of Contemporary Dance (NSCD) 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 37 years old UK higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 30-40% making this UK higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. NSCD also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.