Established in 1419, Universität Rostock (University of Rostock) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Rostock (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Officially recognized by the Ministerium für Bildung, Wissenschaft und Kultur, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (Ministry of Education, Science and Cultural Affairs of Mecklenburg-West), Universität Rostock (UR) is a large coeducational German higher education institution. Universität Rostock (UR) 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 603 years old German higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UR also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.