Established in 1994, Universitetet i Stavanger (University of Stavanger) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Stavanger (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Rogaland. Officially recognized by the Kunnskapsdepartementet, Norge (Ministry of Education of Norway), Universitetet i Stavanger (UiS) is a large coeducational Norwegian higher education institution. Universitetet i Stavanger (UiS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 28 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. UiS 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.