Founded in 2004, University of Bolton is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Bolton (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), North West England. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Privy Council, University of Bolton is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 6,000-6,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Bolton 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 15 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.