Established in 1974, FernUniversität in Hagen (University of Hagen) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Hagen (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), North Rhine-Westphalia. Officially recognized by the Ministerium für Kultur und Wissenschaft des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen (Ministry of Culture and Science of North Rhine-Westphalia), FernUniversität in Hagen (FeU) is a very large coeducational German higher education institution. FernUniversität in Hagen (FeU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. FeU 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.