Established in 1994, FH Technikum Wien (University of Applied Sciences Technikum Wien) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Vienna (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Agentur für Qualitätssicherung und Akkreditierung Austria (Agency for Quality Assurance and Accreditation Austria), FH Technikum Wien (FHTW) is a small coeducational Austrian higher education institution. FH Technikum Wien (FHTW) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 28 years old Austrian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. FHTW also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.