Established in 1991, Ernst-Abbe-Hochschule Jena (Ernst-Abbe University of Applied Sciences Jena) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Jena (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Thuringia. Officially recognized by the Thüringer Ministerium für Bildung, Wissenschaft und Kultur (Thuringian Ministry of Education, Science and Culture), Ernst-Abbe-Hochschule Jena (EAH Jena) is a small coeducational German higher education institution. Ernst-Abbe-Hochschule Jena (EAH Jena) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 30 years old German higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. EAH Jena also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.