Founded in 1948, Universität des Saarlandes (Saarland University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Saarbrücken (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Saarland. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerium für Bildung und Kultur, Saarland (Ministry of Education and Culture of Saarland), Universität des Saarlandes is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universität des Saarlandes 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 71 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 30-40% making this German higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.