Established in 1887, NSCAD University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Halifax (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Nova Scotia. Officially recognized by the Department of Labour and Advanced Education of Nova Scotia, NSCAD University (NSCAD) is a very small coeducational Canadian higher education institution. NSCAD University (NSCAD) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 135 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. NSCAD also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.