Established in 1872, Universität für Bodenkultur Wien (University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the metropolis of Vienna (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Tulln, Groß-Enzersdorf, Forchtenstein. Officially recognized by the Bundesministerium für Bildung, Wissenschaft and Forschung, Österreich (Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research of Austria), Universität für Bodenkultur Wien (BOKU) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Austrian higher education institution. Universität für Bodenkultur Wien (BOKU) 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 uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 148 years old Austrian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. BOKU 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.