Founded in 1925, Emily Carr University of Art and Design is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the the urban setting of the large city of Vancouver (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), British Columbia.  Officially accredited/recognized by the Ministry of Advanced Education, British Columbia, Emily Carr University of Art and Design (ECUAD) is a very small (enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Emily Carr University of Art and Design (ECUAD) offers courses and programs leading to officialy recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 91 years old HE institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 50-60% making this Canadian higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.  ECUAD also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library,  financial aids and/or scholarships,  study abroad and exchange programs,  online courses and distance learning opportunities,  as well as administrative services.