Established in 1991, Fachhochschule Potsdam (Potsdam University of Applied Sciences) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Potsdam (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Brandenburg. Officially recognized by the Ministerium für Wissenschaft, Forschung und Kultur, Brandenburg (Ministry of Science, Research and Culture of Brandenburg), Fachhochschule Potsdam (FHP) is a small coeducational German higher education institution. Fachhochschule Potsdam (FHP) 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. FHP 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.