Established in 1865, Oxford Brookes University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Oxford (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), South East England. Officially recognized/chartered by the Privy Council, Oxford Brookes University is a large coeducational UK higher education institution. Oxford Brookes University 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 UK higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Oxford Brookes University 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.