Founded in 1865, Odessa National University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Odesa (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Odessa Oblast. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Nikolaev, Illichivsk, Yuzgnyi. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, Odessa National University (ONU) is a large coeducational Ukrainian higher education institution. Odessa National University (ONU) 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 157 years old Ukrainian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Ukrainian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. ONU 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.