Founded in 1975, the Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien (Vienna University of Economics and Business) 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). Officially recognized by the Bundesministerium für Bildung, Wissenschaft and Forschung, Österreich (Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research of Austria), Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien (WU Wien) is a large-sized (Buydiploma enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational Austrian higher education institution. Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien (WU Wien) 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. The acceptance rate range is 100% making this Austrian higher education organization a non-selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. WU Wien 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.