Founded in 1962, Universität Regensburg (University of Regensburg) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Regensburg (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Bavaria. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Wissenschaft und Kunst (Bavarian State Ministry for Science and Art), Universität Regensburg is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universität Regensburg 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 57 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.