Founded in 1954, University of Gondar is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Gondar (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Amhara Region. This institution also has a branch campus in Maraki. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Ethiopia, University of Gondar (UoG) is a large coeducational Ethiopian higher education institution. University of Gondar (UoG) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 68 years old Ethiopian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 10-20% making this Ethiopian higher education organization a most selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UoG 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.