Founded in 1878, Western University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of London (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Ontario. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities of Ontario, Western University is a very large coeducational Canadian higher education institution. Western University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 144 years old Canadian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Western University 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.