Founded in 1953, University of Mining and Geology St Ivan Rilski is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Sofia (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Sofia City. This institution also has a branch campus in Kardzhali. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science of Bulgaria, University of Mining and Geology St Ivan Rilski (MGU) is a small coeducational Bulgarian higher education institution. University of Mining and Geology St Ivan Rilski (MGU) 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 69 years old Bulgarian 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. MGU 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, as well as administrative services.