Founded in 1918, O'zbekiston Milliy Universiteti (National University of Uzbekistan) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the metropolis of Tashkent (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher and Secondary Specialized Education of the Republic of Uzbekistan, O'zbekiston Milliy Universiteti (O'zMU) is a medium-sized coeducational Uzbekistani higher education institution. O'zbekiston Milliy Universiteti (O'zMU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 104 years old Uzbekistani higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. O'zMU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.