Established in 1956, Vilniaus Gedimino Technikos Universitetas (Vilnius Gediminas Technical University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized city of Vilnius (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Lietuvos Respublikos vietimo ir mokslo ministerija (Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Lithuania), Vilniaus Gedimino Technikos Universitetas (VGTU) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Vilniaus Gedimino Technikos Universitetas (VGTU) 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 63 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 20-30% making this Lithuanian higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.