Founded in 1859, Norges miljø- og biovitenskapelige universitet (Norwegian University of Life Sciences) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the rural setting of the medium-sized town of Aas (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Akershus. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Oslo. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Kunnskapsdepartementet, Norge (Ministry of Education, Norway), Norges miljø- og biovitenskapelige universitet (NMBU) is a small (uniRank enrollment range: 3,000-3,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Norges miljø- og biovitenskapelige universitet (NMBU) 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 160 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.