Founded in 1997, Berner Fachhochschule (Bern University of Applied Sciences) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Bern (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Biel, Burgdorf, Magglingen, Zollikofen. Officially recognized by the Staatssekretariat für Bildung, Forschung und Innovation, Schweiz (State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation of Switzerland), Berner Fachhochschule (BFH) is a medium-sized coeducational Swiss higher education institution. Berner Fachhochschule (BFH) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. BFH 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, as well as administrative services.