Founded in 2005, International Hellenic University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the metropolis of Thessaloniki (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Central Macedonia. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Serres, Kavala, Drama, Katerini, Edessa, Kilkis, Didymoticho. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Research and Religious Affairs of Greece, International Hellenic University (IHU) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: over-45,000 students) coeducational Greek higher education institution. International Hellenic University (IHU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 15 years old Greek higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. IHU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.