Established in 1993, Fachhochschule St. Pölten (St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of St. Pölten (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Lower Austria. Officially recognized by the Agentur für Qualitätssicherung und Akkreditierung Austria (Agency for Quality Assurance and Accreditation Austria), Fachhochschule St. Pölten (FHSTP) is a small coeducational Austrian higher education institution. Fachhochschule St. Pölten (FHSTP) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 29 years old Austrian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this Austrian higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. FHSTP also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.