Established in 1909, Handelshögskolan i Stockholm (Stockholm School of Economics) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Stockholm (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Stockholm County. Officially recognized by the Utbildningsdepartementet, Sverige (Ministry of Education and Research of Sweden), Handelshögskolan i Stockholm (HHS/SSE) is a very small coeducational Swedish higher education institution. Handelshögskolan i Stockholm (HHS/SSE) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 113 years old Swedish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. HHS/SSE also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.