Founded in 1972, Helmut-Schmidt-Universität (Helmut Schmidt University) is a for-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Hamburg (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Behörde für Wissenschaft, Forschung und Gleichstellung, Hamburg (Authority for Science, Research and Equality of Hamburg), Helmut-Schmidt-Universität (HSU) is a small coeducational German higher education institution. Helmut-Schmidt-Universität (HSU) 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 50 years old German higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. HSU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.