Established in 2000, Universität Luzern (University of Lucerne) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Luzern (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Lucerne. Officially recognized by the Staatssekretariat für Bildung, Forschung und Innovation, Schweiz (State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation of Switzerland), Universität Luzern (UNILU) is a small coeducational Swiss higher education institution. Universität Luzern (UNILU) 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 22 years old Swiss higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UNILU 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.