Founded in 1938, University of New England, Australia is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the large town of Armidale (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), New South Wales. Officially recognized by the Department of Education and Training of Australia, University of New England, Australia (UNE) is a large coeducational Australian higher education institution. University of New England, Australia (UNE) 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 84 years old Australian 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. UNE 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.