Founded in 1906, Vietnam National University, Hanoi is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Hanoi (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Red River Delta. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Education and Training, Vietnam, Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 9,000-9,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU) 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 113 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 20-30% making this Vietnamese higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.