Established in 1969, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Beer Sheva (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Southern District. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Sede Boqer, Eilat. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Education, Israel, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 50 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.