Established in 1918, Tallinna Tehnikaülikool (Tallinn University of Technology) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Tallinn (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Harju County. Officially recognized by the Eesti Vabariigi Haridus-ja Teadusministeerium (Ministry of Education and Research of Estonia), Tallinna Tehnikaülikool (TTÜ/TUT) is a large coeducational Estonian higher education institution. Tallinna Tehnikaülikool (TTÜ/TUT) 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 103 years old Estonian 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 Estonian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. TTÜ/TUT 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.