Founded in 1920, Uniwersytet Morski w Gdyn (Gdynia Maritime University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the medium city of Gdynia (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Pomeranian Voivodeship. Officially recognized by the Ministerstwo Gospodarki Morskiej i Zeglugi Sródladowej (Ministry of Maritime Economy and Inland Navigation of Poland), Uniwersytet Morski w Gdyn (UMG) is a medium-sized coeducational Polish higher education institution. Uniwersytet Morski w Gdyn (UMG) 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 102 years old Polish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this Polish higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UMG also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.