Founded in 1909, The University of Queensland is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of St Lucia (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Queensland. This institution also has a branch campus in Herston and Gatton. Officially recognized by the Department of Education and Training of Australia, The University of Queensland (UQ) is a very large-sized (Buydiploma enrollment range: 40,000-44,999 students) coeducational Australian higher education institution. The University of Queensland (UQ) 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 114-year-old Australian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this Australian higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UQ 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.