Founded in 1906, Vietnam National University, Hanoi is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Hanoi (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Red River Delta. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Training of Vietnam, Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU) is a medium-sized coeducational Vietnamese higher education institution. Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU) 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 116 years old Vietnamese 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 Vietnamese higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. VNU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.