Established in 1991, Fachhochschule Erfurt (Erfurt University of Applied Sciences) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Erfurt (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Thuringia. Officially recognized by the Thüringer Ministerium für Bildung, Wissenschaft und Kultur (Thuringian Ministry of Education, Science and Culture), Fachhochschule Erfurt (FHE) is a small coeducational German higher education institution. Fachhochschule Erfurt (FHE) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. FHE also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.