Established in 1984, Le Iunivesite Aoao o Samoa (National University of Samoa) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium-sized town of Apia (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants). Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Matagaluega o Aoga, Taaloga ma Aganuu (Ministry of Education, Sports and Culture, Samoa), Le Iunivesite Aoao o Samoa (NUS) is a small (uniRank enrollment range: 3,000-3,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Le Iunivesite Aoao o Samoa (NUS) 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 35 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Samoan higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.