Founded in 1961, Arkitektur- og designhøgskolen i Oslo (The Oslo School of Architecture and Design) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Oslo (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Kunnskapsdepartementet, Norge (Ministry of Education of Norway), Arkitektur- og designhøgskolen i Oslo (AHO) is a very small coeducational Norwegian higher education institution. Arkitektur- og designhøgskolen i Oslo (AHO) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 61 years old Norwegian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 0-10% making this Norwegian higher education organization a most selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. AHO also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.