Established in 1973, Universität der Bundeswehr München (Bundeswehr University Munich) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Neubiberg (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Bavaria. Officially recognized by the Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Wissenschaft und Kunst (Bavarian State Ministry for Science and Art), Universität der Bundeswehr München (UniBwM) is a small coeducational German higher education institution. Universität der Bundeswehr München (UniBwM) 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 49 years old German higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 30-40% making this German higher education organization a very selective institution. UniBwM also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.