Founded in 1912, Pécsi Tudományegyetem (University of Pécs) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Pécs (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Baranya. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Szekszárd, Kaposvár, Szombathely, Zalaegerszeg. Officially recognized by the Magyar Felsooktatási Akkreditációs Bizottság (Hungarian Accreditation Committee), Pécsi Tudományegyetem (PTE) is a large coeducational Hungarian higher education institution. Pécsi Tudományegyetem (PTE) 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 110 years old Hungarian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this Hungarian higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. PTE also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.