Established in 1973, Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg (Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Oldenburg (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Lower Saxony. Officially recognized by the Niedersächsisches Ministerium für Wissenschaft und Kultur (Ministry for Science and Culture of Lower Saxony), Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg is a large coeducational German higher education institution. Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg 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 49 years old German higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.