Established in 1971, Hochschule Augsburg (Augsburg University of Applied Sciences) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Augsburg (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 Augsburg (AUAS) is a small coeducational German higher education institution. Hochschule Augsburg (AUAS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 51 years old German higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 20-30% making this German higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. AUAS 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.