Established in 1909, Hanken Svenska handelshögskolan (Hanken School of Economics) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Helsinki (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Uusimaa. This institution also has a branch campus in Vaasa. Officially recognized by the Opetus- ja kulttuuriministeriö, Suomi (Ministry of Education and Culture of Finland), Hanken Svenska handelshögskolan is a small coeducational Finnish higher education institution. Hanken Svenska handelshögskolan 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 Finnish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Hanken Svenska handelshögskolan also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.