Founded in 1904, University of Leeds is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Leeds (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Yorkshire and the Humber. Officially recognized/chartered by the Privy Council, University of Leeds is a very large coeducational UK higher education institution. University of Leeds 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 118 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 Leeds 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.