Founded in 1965, Umeå universitet (Umeå University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Umeå (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Vasterbotten County. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Örnsköldsvik, Skellefteå. Officially recognized by the Utbildningsdepartementet, Sverige (Ministry of Education and Research of Sweden), Umeå universitet (UmU) is a very large coeducational Swedish higher education institution. Umeå universitet (UmU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 56 years old Swedish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UmU 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, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.