Founded in 2004, hochschule 21 (University 21, University of Applied Sciences) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Buxtehude (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Lower Saxony. Officially recognized by the Niedersächsisches Ministerium für Wissenschaft und Kultur (Ministry for Science and Culture of Lower Saxony), hochschule 21 (HS21) is a very small coeducational German higher education institution. hochschule 21 (HS21) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 18 years old German higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this German higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. HS21 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.