Established in 1964, Diplomatische Akademie Wien (Vienna School of International Studies) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Vienna (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Bundesministerium für Bildung, Wissenschaft and Forschung, Österreich (Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research of Austria), Diplomatische Akademie Wien (DA) is a coeducational Austrian higher education institution. Diplomatische Akademie Wien (DA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as master degrees in several areas of study. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. DA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.