Founded in 1764, Hochschule für Bildende Künste Dresden (Dresden Academy of Fine Arts) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Dresden (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Saxony. Officially recognized by the Sächsisches Staatsministerium für Wissenschaft und Kunst (Saxon State Ministry of Science and the Arts), Hochschule für Bildende Künste Dresden (HfBK Dresden) is a very small coeducational German higher education institution. Hochschule für Bildende Künste Dresden (HfBK Dresden) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 258 years old German higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 0-10% making this German higher education organization a most selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. HfBK Dresden also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.