Established in 1941, VNUHCM - University of Science is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Ho Chi Minh City (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Southeast Region. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Training of Vietnam, VNUHCM - University of Science (VNUHCM-US) is a large coeducational Vietnamese higher education institution. VNUHCM - University of Science (VNUHCM-US) 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 81 years old Vietnamese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 0-10% making this Vietnamese higher education organization a most selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. VNUHCM-US 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, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.