Established in 1996, Hochschule Ansbach (Ansbach University of Applied Sciences) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Ansbach (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Bavaria. Officially recognized by the Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Wissenschaft und Kunst (Bavarian State Ministry for Science and Art), Hochschule Ansbach (FH Ansbach) is a very small coeducational German higher education institution. Hochschule Ansbach (FH Ansbach) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 26 years old German higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. FH Ansbach 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.