Established in 1971, Fachhochschule Bielefeld (Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the medium city of Bielefeld (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), North Rhine-Westphalia. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Minden, Gütersloh. Officially recognized by the Ministerium für Kultur und Wissenschaft des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen (Ministry of Culture and Science of North Rhine-Westphalia), Fachhochschule Bielefeld (FH Bielefeld) is a large coeducational German higher education institution. Fachhochschule Bielefeld (FH Bielefeld) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. FH Bielefeld also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.