Established in 1922, Vytauto Didžiojo universitetas (Vytautas Magnus University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Kaunas (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Lietuvos Respublikos švietimo ir mokslo ministerija (Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Lithuania), Vytauto Didžiojo universitetas (VDU) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 8,000-8,999 students) coeducational Lithuanian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Vytauto Didžiojo universitetas (VDU) 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 98 years old Lithuanian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 0-10% making this Lithuanian higher education organization a most selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. VDU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.