Established in 1967, Universität Ulm (Ulm University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Ulm (population range of 50,000-249,999 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 Ulm is a large coeducational German higher education institution. Universität Ulm offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 55 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. Universität Ulm 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, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.