Established in 1925, Tampereen yliopisto (Tampere University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Tampere (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Pirkanmaa. Officially recognized by the Opetus- ja kulttuuriministeriö, Suomi (Ministry of Education and Culture of Finland), Tampereen yliopisto (TaY/TAU) is a large coeducational Finnish higher education institution. Tampereen yliopisto (TaY/TAU) 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 97 years old Finnish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 0-10% making this Finnish higher education organization a most selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. TaY/TAU 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.