Established in 1769, Semmelweis Egyetem (Semmelweis University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Budapest (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Magyar Felsooktatási Akkreditációs Bizottság (Hungarian Accreditation Committee), Semmelweis Egyetem (SE) is a large coeducational Hungarian higher education institution. Semmelweis Egyetem (SE) 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 253 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 20-30% making this Hungarian higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. SE also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.