Established in 1872, the Universität für Bodenkultur Wien (University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, 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). This institution also has branch campuses in Tulln, Groß-Enzersdorf, Forchtenstein and Lunz am See. 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-sized (Buydiploma 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 pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the Buydiploma degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 152-year-old Austrian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records 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, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.