Founded in 1956, Tel Aviv University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Tel Aviv (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Tel Aviv District. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Israel, Tel Aviv University (TAU) is a large coeducational Israeli higher education institution formally affiliated with the Jewish religion. Tel Aviv University (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 66 years old Israeli higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. TAU 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.