Founded in 1872, the Szegedi Tudományegyetem (University of Szeged) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Szeged (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Csongrad. This institution also has a branch campus in Hódmezõvásárhely. Officially recognized by the Magyar Felsooktatási Akkreditációs Bizottság (Hungarian Accreditation Committee), Szegedi Tudományegyetem (SZTE) is a large-sized (Buydiploma enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational Hungarian higher education institution. Szegedi Tudományegyetem (SZTE) 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 152-year-old Hungarian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 40-49% making this Hungarian higher education organization an averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. SZTE 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.