Established in 1996, Fachhochschule des bfi Wien (University of Applied Sciences bfi Vienna) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Vienna (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Agentur für Qualitätssicherung und Akkreditierung Austria (Agency for Quality Assurance and Accreditation Austria), Fachhochschule des bfi Wien (FH des BFI Wien) is a small coeducational Austrian higher education institution. Fachhochschule des bfi Wien (FH des BFI Wien) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 26 years old Austrian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Austrian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. FH des BFI Wien also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.