Founded in 1963, University of Haifa is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Haifa (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Haifa District. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Israel, University of Haifa (HU) is a large coeducational Israeli higher education institution. University of Haifa (HU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 59 years old Israeli higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. HU 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.