Established in 1946, Universitetet i Bergen (University of Bergen) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Bergen (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Hordaland. Officially recognized by the Kunnskapsdepartementet, Norge (Ministry of Education of Norway), Universitetet i Bergen (UiB) is a large coeducational Norwegian higher education institution. Universitetet i Bergen (UiB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 76 years old Norwegian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UiB 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.