Founded in 1973, University of Structural Engineering and Architecture "Lyuben Karavelov" is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the metropolis of Sofia (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Sofia City. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science of Bulgaria, University of Structural Engineering and Architecture "Lyuben Karavelov" (VSU) is a very small coeducational Bulgarian higher education institution. University of Structural Engineering and Architecture "Lyuben Karavelov" (VSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 49 years old Bulgarian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 10-20% making this Bulgarian higher education organization a most selective institution. VSU 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.