Established in 1927, Tilburg University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Tilburg (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), North Brabant. This institution also has a branch campus in Utrecht. Officially recognized by the Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap, Nederland (Ministry of Education, Culture and Science of the Netherlands), Tilburg University (TiU) is a large coeducational Dutch higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Tilburg University (TiU) 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 95 years old Dutch higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this Dutch higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. TiU 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.