Established in 2008, Erhvervsakademi SydVest (Business Academy Southwest) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Esbjerg (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Region of Southern Denmark. Officially recognized by the Uddannelses- og Forskningsministeriet (Ministry of Higher Education and Science of Denmark), Erhvervsakademi SydVest (EASV) is a coeducational Danish higher education institution. Erhvervsakademi SydVest (EASV) 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. EASV also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including as well as administrative services.