Established in 1829, Universität Stuttgart (University of Stuttgart) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Stuttgart (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Baden-Wurttemberg. Officially recognized by the Ministerium für Wissenschaft, Forschung und Kunst Baden-Württemberg (Ministry of Science, Research and the Arts of Baden-Württemberg), Universität Stuttgart is a large coeducational German higher education institution. Universität Stuttgart 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 193 years old German higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Universität Stuttgart also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.