Founded in 1918, University of Seoul is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Seoul (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Education, Korea, University of Seoul (UOS) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Seoul (UOS) 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 101 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations.