Founded in 1971, Fachhochschule Dortmund (Dortmund University of Applied Sciences and Arts) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Dortmund (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), North Rhine-Westphalia. Officially recognized by the Ministerium für Kultur und Wissenschaft des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen (Ministry of Culture and Science of North Rhine-Westphalia), Fachhochschule Dortmund (FH Dortmund/DUASA) is a large coeducational German higher education institution. Fachhochschule Dortmund (FH Dortmund/DUASA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 51 years old German 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 German higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. FH Dortmund/DUASA 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.