Founded in 1963, University of Haifa is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Haifa (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants). Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Education, Israel, University of Haifa (HU) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Haifa (HU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 56 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations.