Founded in 2008, Erhvervsakademi Sjælland (Zealand Institute of Business and Technology) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large town of Køge (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Region Zealand. This institution also has a branch campus in Nykøbing Falste. Officially recognized by the Uddannelses- og Forskningsministeriet (Ministry of Higher Education and Science of Denmark), Erhvervsakademi Sjælland (EASJ) is a small coeducational Danish higher education institution. Erhvervsakademi Sjælland (EASJ) 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 in several areas of study. EASJ also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.