Founded in 1889, Université de Fribourg (University of Fribourg) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Fribourg (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Staatssekretariat für Bildung, Forschung und Innovation, Schweiz (State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation of Switzerland), Université de Fribourg (UniFR) is a medium-sized coeducational Swiss higher education institution. Université de Fribourg (UniFR) 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 133 years old Swiss higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UniFR 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.