Established in 1990, University of Northern British Columbia is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Prince George (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), British Columbia. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Fort St. John, Quesnel, Terrace. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills & Training of British Columbia, University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) is a small coeducational Canadian higher education institution. University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) 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 32 years old Canadian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UNBC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.