Established in 1986, St Mary's University is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Calgary (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Alberta. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Advanced Education of Alberta, St Mary's University (StMU) is a very small coeducational Canadian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. St Mary's University (StMU) 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 in several areas of study. This 35 years old Canadian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this Canadian higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. StMU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.