Established in 1949, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the metropolis of Vadodara (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Gujarat. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda (MSU) is a very large coeducational Indian higher education institution. The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda (MSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 73 years old Indian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this Indian higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. MSU 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.