Founded in 1915, Burg Giebichenstein Kunsthochschule Halle (Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design Halle) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Halle (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Saxony-Anhalt. Officially recognized by the Kultusministerium des Landes Sachsen-Anhalt (Ministry of Education and Cultural Affairs of the Land of Sachsen-Anhalt), Burg Giebichenstein Kunsthochschule Halle (Burg Halle) is a very small coeducational German higher education institution. Burg Giebichenstein Kunsthochschule Halle (Burg Halle) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 107 years old German higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 10-20% making this German higher education organization a most selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Burg Halle 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.