Founded in 2013, VIVES is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Kortrijk (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), West Flanders. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Brugge, Oostende, Roeselare, Torhout. Officially recognized by the Vlaams Ministerie van Onderwijs en Vorming, België (Flemish Ministry of Education and Training of Belgium), VIVES is a large coeducational Belgian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. VIVES offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 8 years old Belgian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. VIVES also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.