Established in 1872, Technische Universität Wien (Vienna University of Technology) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Vienna (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Bundesministerium für Bildung, Wissenschaft and Forschung, Österreich (Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research of Austria), Technische Universität Wien (TU Wien) is a large coeducational Austrian higher education institution. Technische Universität Wien (TU Wien) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 150 years old Austrian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. TU Wien also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.