Established in 1799, Akademie výtvarných umení v Praze (Academy of Fine Arts in Prague) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Prague (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants).  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerstvo kolství, mládee a telovýchovy Ceské republiky (Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports, Czech Republic), Akademie výtvarných umení v Praze (AVU) is a very small (EduListing enrollment range: 250-499 students) coeducational higher education institution. Akademie výtvarných umení v Praze (AVU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 220 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations.  The admission rate range is 0-10% making this Czech higher education organization a most selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. 