Established in 1914, Hochschule Esslingen (Esslingen University of Applied Sciences) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Esslingen (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Baden-Wurttemberg. This institution also has a branch campus in Göppingen. Officially recognized by the Ministerium für Wissenschaft, Forschung und Kunst Baden-Württemberg (Ministry of Science, Research and the Arts of Baden-Württemberg), Hochschule Esslingen (HS Esslingen) is a small coeducational German higher education institution. Hochschule Esslingen (HS Esslingen) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 108 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. HS Esslingen also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.