Established in 1996, Turun ammattikorkeakoulu (Turku University of Applied Sciences) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Turku (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Southwest Finland. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Salo, Loimaa, Uusikaupunki. Officially recognized by the Opetus- ja kulttuuriministeriö, Suomi (Ministry of Education and Culture of Finland), Turun ammattikorkeakoulu (TUAS) is a medium-sized coeducational Finnish higher education institution. Turun ammattikorkeakoulu (TUAS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 26 years old Finnish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 20-30% making this Finnish higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. TUAS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.