Established in 1969, Fachhochschule Lübeck (Lübeck University of Applied Sciences) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Lübeck (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Schleswig-Holstein. Officially recognized by the Ministerium für Bildung, Wissenschaft und Kultur des Landes Schleswig-Holstein (Ministry of Education, Science and Culture of Schleswig-Holstein), Fachhochschule Lübeck (FHL) is a small coeducational German higher education institution. Fachhochschule Lübeck (FHL) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 53 years old German higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. FHL 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.