Established in 1457, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (Albert Ludwig University of Freiburg) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Freiburg im Breisgau (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Baden-Wurttemberg. Officially recognized by the Ministerium für Wissenschaft, Forschung und Kunst Baden-Württemberg (Ministry of Science, Research and the Arts of Baden-Württemberg), Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (ALUF) is a large coeducational German higher education institution. Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (ALUF) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. ALUF also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.