Established in 1994, Høgskolen i Molde (Molde University College) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Molde (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), More og Romsdal. This institution also has a branch campus in Kristiansund. Officially recognized by the Kunnskapsdepartementet, Norge (Ministry of Education of Norway), Høgskolen i Molde (HiMolde) is a small coeducational Norwegian higher education institution. Høgskolen i Molde (HiMolde) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate 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. HiMolde also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.