Founded in 1982, Hochschule Bremen (Bremen University of Applied Sciences) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Bremen (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Senatorin für Bildung und Wissenschaft, Bremen (Bremen Senator for Education and Science), Hochschule Bremen (HSB) is a medium-sized coeducational German higher education institution. Hochschule Bremen (HSB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 39 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 students are welcome to apply for enrollment. HSB also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.