Founded in 1860, Bauhaus-Universität Weimar (Bauhaus-University Weimar) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Weimar (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Thuringia. Officially recognized by the Thüringer Ministerium für Bildung, Wissenschaft und Kultur (Thuringian Ministry of Education, Science and Culture), Bauhaus-Universität Weimar (BUW) is a small coeducational German higher education institution. Bauhaus-Universität Weimar (BUW) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 162 years old German higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. BUW 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.