Founded in 1632, Tartu Ülikool (University of Tartu) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Tartu (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Tartu County. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Tallinn, Narva, Viljandi, Pärnu. Officially recognized by the Eesti Vabariigi Haridus-ja Teadusministeerium (Ministry of Education and Research of Estonia), Tartu Ülikool (TÜ/UT) is a large coeducational Estonian higher education institution. Tartu Ülikool (TÜ/UT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 390 years old Estonian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. TÜ/UT 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.