Founded in 1933, National Aviation University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Kyiv (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Kiev Oblast. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Slovyansk, Kryviy Rih, Kremenchuk, Vasylkov. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, National Aviation University (NAU) is a very large (enrollment range: over-45,000 students) coeducational Ukrainian higher education institution. National Aviation University (NAU) 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 degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 87 years old Ukrainian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this Ukrainian higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. NAU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.