Established in 1831, the New York University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of New York City (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), New York. This institution also has a branch campus in Abu Dhabi and Shanghai. Officially accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, New York University (NYU) is a very large-sized (Buydiploma enrollment range: 35,000-39,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. New York University (NYU) 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 192-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 10-19% making this US higher education organization an extremely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. NYU 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.