Established in 1942, Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Ulaanbaatar (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Darkhan-Uul, Sainshand, Gobi-Altai. Officially recognized by the Mongolian National Council for Education Accreditation, Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences (MNUMS) is a coeducational Mongolian higher education institution. Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences (MNUMS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 78 years old Mongolian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 10-20% making this Mongolian higher education organization a most selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. MNUMS 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.