Founded in 2004, University of Bolton is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Bolton (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), North West England. Officially recognized/chartered by the Privy Council, University of Bolton is a medium-sized coeducational UK higher education institution. University of Bolton offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 18 years old UK higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. University of Bolton also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.