Founded in 1989, Blekinge Tekniska Högskola (Blekinge Institute of Technology) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Karlskrona (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Blekinge County. Officially recognized by the Utbildningsdepartementet, Sverige (Ministry of Education and Research of Sweden), Blekinge Tekniska Högskola (BTH) is a small coeducational Swedish higher education institution. Blekinge Tekniska Högskola (BTH) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 33 years old Swedish 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. BTH 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.