Founded in 2001, European Higher School of Economics and Management is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the medium city of Plovdiv (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Sofia. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science of Bulgaria, European Higher School of Economics and Management (EHSEM) is a small coeducational Bulgarian higher education institution. European Higher School of Economics and Management (EHSEM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 20 years old Bulgarian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Bulgarian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. EHSEM also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.