Established in 1971, Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Frankfurt am Main (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Hesse. Officially recognized by the Hessisches Ministerium für Wissenschaft und Kunst (Hessen Ministry of Higher Education, Research and the Arts), Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences (Frankfurt UAS) is a large coeducational German higher education institution. Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences (Frankfurt UAS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 51 years old German higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Frankfurt UAS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.