Established in 1888, Mahidol University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Nakhon Pathom (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, Thailand, Mahidol University (MU) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Mahidol University (MU) 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 131 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.