Established in 1994, Høgskolen i Østfold (Østfold University College) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the large town of Halden (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Ostfold. This institution also has a branch campus in Fredrikstad. Officially recognized by the Kunnskapsdepartementet, Norge (Ministry of Education of Norway), Høgskolen i Østfold (HiØ) is a small coeducational Norwegian higher education institution. Høgskolen i Østfold (HiØ) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 28 years old Norwegian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. HiØ also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.