Established in 1993, Fachhochschule der Wirtschaft (FHDW University of Applied Sciences) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the small city of Paderborn (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), North Rhine-Westphalia. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Bielefeld, Bergisch Gladbach, Marburg, Mettmann. Officially recognized by the Ministerium für Kultur und Wissenschaft des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen (Ministry of Culture and Science of North Rhine-Westphalia), Fachhochschule der Wirtschaft (FHDW) is a very small coeducational German higher education institution. Fachhochschule der Wirtschaft (FHDW) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 29 years old German higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this German higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. FHDW 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.