Established in 1966, West Ukrainian National University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Ternopil (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Ternopil Oblast. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, West Ukrainian National University (WUNU) is a very large coeducational Ukrainian higher education institution. West Ukrainian National University (WUNU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 56 years old Ukrainian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. WUNU 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.