Established in 1495, University of Aberdeen is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Aberdeen (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Scotland. Officially recognized/chartered by the Privy Council, University of Aberdeen (UA) is a large coeducational UK higher education institution. University of Aberdeen (UA) 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 527 years old UK higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.