Founded in 1989, The Open University of Hong Kong is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Hong Kong (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially accredited and/or recognized by the The Hong Kong Council for Academic Accreditation and Vocational Qualifications, The Open University of Hong Kong (OUHK) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. The Open University of Hong Kong (OUHK) 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 30 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.