Founded in 1911, Háskóli Íslands (University of Iceland) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Reykjavík (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Capital Region. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Mennta- og menningarmálaráðuneytið (Ministry of Education, Science and Culture, Iceland), Háskóli Íslands (UI) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Háskóli Íslands (UI) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), 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 108 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this Icelandic higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.