Founded in 1997, Banku augstskola (BA School of Business and Finance) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized city of Riga (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants).  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Latvijas Republikas Izglitibas un zinatnes ministrija (Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Latvia), Banku augstskola (BA) is a small (EduListing enrollment range: 2,000-2,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Banku augstskola (BA) 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 23 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Latvian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 