Established in 2005, Univerzitet Sinergija Bijeljina (Sinergija University of Bijeljina) is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Bijeljina (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Republika Srpska. Officially recognized by the Ministarstvo prosvjete i kulture Republike Srpske (Ministry of Education and Culture of the Republic of Serbia), Univerzitet Sinergija Bijeljina (USB) is a coeducational Bosnian and Herzegovinian higher education institution. Univerzitet Sinergija Bijeljina (USB) 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 17 years old Bosnian and Herzegovinian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Bosnian and Herzegovinian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. USB 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, as well as administrative services.