Founded in 1997, Ventspils Augstskola (Ventspils University of Applied Sciences) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the rural setting of the medium-sized town of Ventspils (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Kurzeme.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Latvijas Republikas Izglitibas un zinatnes ministrija (Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Latvia), Ventspils Augstskola (VeA) is a very small (EduListing enrollment range: 500-999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Ventspils Augstskola (VeA) 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 entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 