Founded in 1959, Antwerp Management School is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Antwerp (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Vlaams Ministerie van Onderwijs en Vorming, België (Flemish Ministry of Education and Training of Belgium), Antwerp Management School (AMS) is a small coeducational Belgian higher education institution. Antwerp Management School (AMS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as master degrees in several areas of study. This 63 years old Belgian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 40-50% making this Belgian higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. AMS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.