Established in 1991, Hochschule Anhalt (Anhalt University of Applied Sciences) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large town of Köthen (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Saxony-Anhalt. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Bernburg, Dessau. Officially recognized by the Kultusministerium des Landes Sachsen-Anhalt (Ministry of Education and Cultural Affairs of the Land of Sachsen-Anhalt), Hochschule Anhalt (HS Anhalt) is a medium-sized coeducational German higher education institution. Hochschule Anhalt (HS Anhalt) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. HS Anhalt also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.