Founded in 1865, Odessa National University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Odesa (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Odessa Oblast. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Nikolaev, Illichivsk, Yuzgnyi. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, Odessa National University (ONU) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Odessa National University (ONU) 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, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 155 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations.  The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Ukrainian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 