Founded in 1811, Universitetet i Oslo (University of Oslo) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Oslo (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Kjeller. Officially recognized by the Kunnskapsdepartementet, Norge (Ministry of Education of Norway), Universitetet i Oslo (UiO) is a very large coeducational Norwegian higher education institution. Universitetet i Oslo (UiO) 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 210 years old Norwegian 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. UiO also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.