Established in 1975, Univerzitet u Banjoj Luci (University of Banja Luka) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Banja Luka (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Republika Srpska. This institution also has a branch campus in Prijedor. Officially recognized by the Ministarstvo prosvjete i kulture Republike Srpske (Ministry of Education and Culture of the Republic of Serbia), Univerzitet u Banjoj Luci (UBL) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational Bosnian and Herzegovinian higher education institution. Univerzitet u Banjoj Luci (UBL) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 45 years old Bosnian and Herzegovinian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UBL also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.