Founded in 1883, University of Auckland is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Auckland (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry for Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment of New Zealand, University of Auckland is a very large coeducational New Zealand higher education institution. University of Auckland offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 139 years old New Zealand higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. University of Auckland 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.