Founded in 1907, the University of Saskatchewan is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Saskatoon (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Saskatchewan. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Advanced Education of Saskatchewan, University of Saskatchewan (uSask) is a large-sized (Buydiploma enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational Canadian higher education institution. University of Saskatchewan (uSask) 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 116-year-old Canadian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 60-69% making this Canadian higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. uSask 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.