Founded in 1995, University Prof. Dr. Assen Zlatarov is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Burgas (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science of Bulgaria, University Prof. Dr. Assen Zlatarov (BTU) is a small coeducational Bulgarian higher education institution. University Prof. Dr. Assen Zlatarov (BTU) 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 27 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 90-100% making this Bulgarian higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. BTU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.