Founded in 2005, Tallinna Ülikool (Tallinn University) 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. This institution also has a branch campus in Haapsalu. Officially recognized by the Eesti Vabariigi Haridus-ja Teadusministeerium (Ministry of Education and Research of Estonia), Tallinna Ülikool (TLÜ/TU) is a medium-sized coeducational Estonian higher education institution. Tallinna Ülikool (TLÜ/TU) 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 17 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 20-30% making this Estonian higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. TLÜ/TU 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, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.