Established in 1785, University of New Brunswick is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Fredericton (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), New Brunswick. This institution also has a branch campus in Saint John. Officially recognized by the Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour of New Brunswick, University of New Brunswick (UNB) is a large coeducational Canadian higher education institution. University of New Brunswick (UNB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 237 years old Canadian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Canadian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UNB 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.