Founded in 1848, University of Ottawa is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Ottawa (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Ontario. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities of Ontario, University of Ottawa (uOttawa) is a very large coeducational Canadian higher education institution. University of Ottawa (uOttawa) 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 174 years old Canadian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. uOttawa 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.