Founded in 1527, Philipps-Universität Marburg (Philipps University of Marburg) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Marburg (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Hesse. Officially recognized by the Hessisches Ministerium für Wissenschaft und Kunst (Hessen Ministry of Higher Education, Research and the Arts), Philipps-Universität Marburg (PUM) is a large coeducational German higher education institution. Philipps-Universität Marburg (PUM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 495 years old German higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. PUM also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.