Founded in 1413, University of St Andrews is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of St Andrews (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Scotland. Officially recognized/chartered by the Privy Council, University of St Andrews is a large coeducational UK higher education institution. University of St Andrews 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 609 years old UK higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. University of St Andrews 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.