Established in 1833, Universität Zürich (University of Zurich) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Zürich (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Zurich. Officially recognized by the Staatssekretariat für Bildung, Forschung und Innovation, Schweiz (State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation of Switzerland), Universität Zürich (UZH) is a large coeducational Swiss higher education institution. Universität Zürich (UZH) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 189 years old Swiss 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. UZH 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.