Founded in 1817, Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst Wien (University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Vienna (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Bundesministerium für Bildung, Wissenschaft and Forschung, Österreich (Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research, Austria), Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst Wien (MDW) is a small (uniRank enrollment range: 3,000-3,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst Wien (MDW) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as 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 202 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 30-40% making this Austrian higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.