Founded in 1939, Latvijas Lauksaimniecibas universitate (Latvia University of Agriculture) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Jelgava (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Zemgale. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Laidzes pagasts, Limbaþi, Siguldas novads. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Latvijas Republikas Izglitibas un zinatnes ministrija (Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Latvia), Latvijas Lauksaimniecibas universitate (LLU) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 9,000-9,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Latvijas Lauksaimniecibas universitate (LLU) 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 80 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this Latvian higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.