Established in 1987, College of Tourism and Hotel Management is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Nicosia (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Culture of Cyprus, College of Tourism and Hotel Management (COTHM) is a very small coeducational Cypriot higher education institution. College of Tourism and Hotel Management (COTHM) 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 in several areas of study. This 35 years old Cypriot higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this Cypriot higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. COTHM 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.