Founded in 2005, University of Worcester is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Worcester (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), West Midlands. Officially recognized/chartered by the Privy Council, University of Worcester (UW) is a large coeducational UK higher education institution. University of Worcester (UW) 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 17 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. UW 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.