Founded in 1950, Rigas Stradina Universitate (Riga Stradins University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Riga (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Liepâja. Officially recognized by the Latvijas Republikas Izglitibas un zinatnes ministrija (Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Latvia), Rigas Stradina Universitate (RSU) is a medium-sized coeducational Latvian higher education institution. Rigas Stradina Universitate (RSU) 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 71 years old Latvian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Latvian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. RSU 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.