Founded in 2004, Medizinische Universität Wien (Medical University of Vienna) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Vienna (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Bundesministerium für Bildung, Wissenschaft and Forschung, Österreich (Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research of Austria), Medizinische Universität Wien (MUW) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 7,000-7,999 students) coeducational Austrian higher education institution. Medizinische Universität Wien (MUW) 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, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 16 years old Austrian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. MUW also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.