Founded in 1897, Veterinärmedizinische Universität Wien (University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Vienna (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Bundesministerium für Bildung, Wissenschaft and Forschung, Österreich (Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research of Austria), Veterinärmedizinische Universität Wien (Vetmeduni Vienna) is a small coeducational Austrian higher education institution. Veterinärmedizinische Universität Wien (Vetmeduni Vienna) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 125 years old Austrian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 20-30% making this Austrian higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Vetmeduni Vienna 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.