Founded in 1945, Mahamakut Buddhist University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Bangkok (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants).  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, Thailand, Mahamakut Buddhist University (MBU) is a medium-sized (EduListing enrollment range: 7,000-7,999 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Buddhist religion. Mahamakut Buddhist University (MBU) 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 75 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. 