Established in 1918, Medical University - Sofia is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Sofia (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Sofia City. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science of Bulgaria, Medical University - Sofia (MU-Sofia) is a small (enrollment range: 4,000-4,999 students) coeducational Bulgarian higher education institution. Medical University - Sofia (MU-Sofia) 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 degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 102 years old Bulgarian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 90-100% making this Bulgarian higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. MU-Sofia 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.