Established in 2000, Auckland University of Technology is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Auckland (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry for Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment of New Zealand, Auckland University of Technology (AUT) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational New Zealand higher education institution. Auckland University of Technology (AUT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 20 years old New Zealand higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. AUT also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.