Founded in 1665, Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel (Kiel University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Kiel (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Schleswig-Holstein. Officially recognized by the Ministerium für Bildung, Wissenschaft und Kultur des Landes Schleswig-Holstein (Ministry of Education, Science and Culture of Schleswig-Holstein), Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel (CAU) is a large coeducational German higher education institution. Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel (CAU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. CAU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.