Established in 1972, Hochschule für Bildende Künste Hamburg (University of Fine Arts of Hamburg) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Hamburg (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Behörde für Wissenschaft, Forschung und Gleichstellung, Hamburg (Authority for Science, Research and Equality of Hamburg), Hochschule für Bildende Künste Hamburg (HFBK) is a very small coeducational German higher education institution. Hochschule für Bildende Künste Hamburg (HFBK) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 50 years old German higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 10-20% making this German higher education organization a most selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. HFBK 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.