Established in 1904, Rhodes University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the small city of Grahamstown (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Eastern Cape. Officially recognized by the Department of Higher Education and Training of South Africa, Rhodes University (RU) is a medium-sized coeducational South African higher education institution. Rhodes University (RU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 118 years old South African higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. RU 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.