Founded in 1991, Klaipedos Universitetas (Klaipeda University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Klaipeda (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants).  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Lietuvos Respublikos vietimo ir mokslo ministerija (Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Lithuania), Klaipedos Universitetas (KU) is a medium-sized (EduListing enrollment range: 8,000-8,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Klaipedos Universitetas (KU) 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 EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 29 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 70-80% making this Lithuanian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 