Founded in 1984, City University of Hong Kong is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Hong Kong (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Education Bureau of Hong Kong SAR, City University of Hong Kong (CityU) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational HK higher education institution. City University of Hong Kong (CityU) 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 36 years old HK higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 30-40% making this HK higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. CityU 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, as well as administrative services.