Established in 1996, Vidzemes Augstskola (Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized town of Valmiera (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Vidzeme.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Latvijas Republikas Izglitibas un zinatnes ministrija (Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Latvia), Vidzemes Augstskola (ViA) is a very small (EduListing enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Vidzemes Augstskola (ViA) 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 24 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. 