Established in 1965, Tampereen teknillinen yliopisto (Tampere University of Technology) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Tampere (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Pirkanmaa. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Opetus- ja kulttuuriministeriö, Suomi (Ministry of Education and Culture, Finland), Tampereen teknillinen yliopisto (TUT) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Tampereen teknillinen yliopisto (TUT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 54 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.