Established in 1977, Mälardalens högskola (Mälardalen University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Västerås (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Vastmanland County. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Eskilstuna. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Utbildningsdepartementet, Sverige (Ministry of Education and Research, Sweden), Mälardalens högskola (MdU) is a medium-sized (EduListing enrollment range: 8,000-8,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Mälardalens högskola (MdU) 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 43 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 30-40% making this Swedish higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. 