Established in 1969, Fachhochschule Wedel (Wedel University of Applied Sciences) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Wedel (population range of 10,000-49,999 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 Wedel (FH Wedel) is a very small coeducational German higher education institution. Fachhochschule Wedel (FH Wedel) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 53 years old German higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 30-40% making this German higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. FH Wedel 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.