Founded in 1987, Breda University of Applied Sciences is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Breda (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), North Brabant. Officially recognized by the Nederlands-Vlaamse Accreditatieorganisatie (Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders), Breda University of Applied Sciences (BUAS) is a medium-sized coeducational Dutch higher education institution. Breda University of Applied Sciences (BUAS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 35 years old Dutch higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Dutch higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. BUAS 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.