Founded in 1971, Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften München (Munich University of Applied Sciences) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of München (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Bavaria. Officially recognized by the Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Wissenschaft und Kunst (Bavarian State Ministry for Science and Art), Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften München (HM/MUAS) is a large coeducational German higher education institution. Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften München (HM/MUAS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education 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. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. HM/MUAS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.