Founded in 2005, the Tallinna Ülikool (Tallinn University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Tallinn (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Harju County. This institution also has a branch campus in Haapsalu. Officially recognized by the Eesti Vabariigi Haridus-ja Teadusministeerium (Ministry of Education and Research of Estonia), Tallinna Ülikool (TLÜ / TU) is a small-sized (Buydiploma enrollment range: 4,000-4,999 students) coeducational Estonian higher education institution. Tallinna Ülikool (TLÜ / TU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as 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 19-year-old Estonian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 20-29% making this Estonian higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. TLÜ / TU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.