Established in 1904, University of the Free State is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Bloemfontein (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Free State. This institution also has a branch campus in Qwaqwa. Officially recognized by the Department of Higher Education and Training of South Africa, University of the Free State (UFS) is a large coeducational South African higher education institution. University of the Free State (UFS) 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 118 years old South African higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UFS 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.