Founded in 1878, the Université de Montréal (University of Montréal) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Montréal (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Quebec. Officially recognized by the Ministère de l'Éducation et de l'Enseignement supérieur, Québec (Ministry of Education and Higher Education of Quebec), Université de Montréal (UdeM) is a very large-sized (Buydiploma enrollment range: over-50,000 students) coeducational Canadian higher education institution. Université de Montréal (UdeM) 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 146-year-old Canadian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 40-49% making this Canadian higher education organization an averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UdeM 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.