Established in 1899, Vysoké ucení technické v Brne (Brno University of Technology) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Brno (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), South Moravian Region. Officially recognized by the Ministerstvo kolství, mládee a telovýchovy Ceské republiky (Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the Czech Republic), Vysoké ucení technické v Brne (VUT/BUT) is a large coeducational Czech higher education institution. Vysoké ucení technické v Brne (VUT/BUT) 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 123 years old Czech higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Czech higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. VUT/BUT 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.