Established in 1903, Hochschule der Medien (Stuttgart Media University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Stuttgart (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Baden-Wurttemberg. Officially recognized by the Ministerium für Wissenschaft, Forschung und Kunst Baden-Württemberg (Ministry of Science, Research and the Arts of Baden-Württemberg), Hochschule der Medien (HdM) is a small coeducational German higher education institution. Hochschule der Medien (HdM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 119 years old German higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. HdM 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.