Founded in 1834, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Kyiv (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Kiev Oblast. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (KNUSH) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (KNUSH) 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 185 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 10-20% making this Ukrainian higher education organization a most selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.