Founded in 1972, Universität Bayreuth (University of Bayreuth) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Bayreuth (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Bavaria. Officially recognized by the Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Wissenschaft und Kunst (Bavarian State Ministry for Science and Art), Universität Bayreuth (UBT) is a medium-sized coeducational German higher education institution. Universität Bayreuth (UBT) 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 50 years old German higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 30-40% making this German higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UBT also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.