Founded in 2004, University of KwaZulu-Natal is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Durban (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), KwaZulu-Natal. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Westiville, Pinetown, Pietermaritzburg. Officially recognized by the Department of Higher Education and Training of South Africa, University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is a very large coeducational South African higher education institution. University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) 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 18 years old South African higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UKZN 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.