Established in 1977, Sveucilište u Mostaru (University of Mostar) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Mostar (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Herzegovina-Neretva Canton. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Orašje, VItez, Brcko. Officially recognized by the Ministarstvo prosvjete, znanosti, kulture i športa Hercegovacko-neretvanske županije (Ministry of Education, Science, Sports and Culture of the Herzegovina-Neretva Canton), Sveucilište u Mostaru is a large coeducational Bosnian and Herzegovinian higher education institution. Sveucilište u Mostaru 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 45 years old Bosnian and Herzegovinian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Bosnian and Herzegovinian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Sveucilište u Mostaru also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.