Founded in 1994, Donau-Universität Krems (Danube University Krems) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Krems an der Donau (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Lower Austria. Officially recognized by the Bundesministerium für Bildung, Wissenschaft and Forschung, Österreich (Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research of Austria), Donau-Universität Krems (DUK) is a medium-sized coeducational Austrian higher education institution. Donau-Universität Krems (DUK) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 28 years old Austrian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. DUK 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, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.