Founded in 1947, Deutsche Sporthochschule Köln (German Sport University Cologne) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the metropolis of Köln (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), North Rhine-Westphalia. Officially recognized by the Ministerium für Kultur und Wissenschaft des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen (Ministry of Culture and Science of North Rhine-Westphalia), Deutsche Sporthochschule Köln (DSHS) is a small coeducational German higher education institution. Deutsche Sporthochschule Köln (DSHS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 75 years old German higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 40-50% making this German higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. DSHS 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.