Established in 1843, Bishop's University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the rural setting of the large town of Sherbrooke (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Quebec.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministère de l'Éducation et de l'Enseignement supérieur, Québec (Ministry of Education and Higher Education, Quebec), Bishop's University (BU) is a small (EduListing enrollment range: 2,000-2,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Bishop's University (BU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 177 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Canadian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. 