Founded in 1996, Fachhochschule für die Wirtschaft Hannover (FHDW University of Applied Sciences in Hanover) is a private higher-education institution located in the large city of Hannover (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Lower Saxony. Officially recognized by the Niedersächsisches Ministerium für Wissenschaft und Kultur (Ministry for Science and Culture of Lower Saxony), Fachhochschule für die Wirtschaft Hannover (FHDW Hannover) is a coeducational German higher education institution. Fachhochschule für die Wirtschaft Hannover (FHDW Hannover) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. FHDW Hannover also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.