Established in 1970, Hochschule für Gestaltung Offenbach am Main (Offenbach University of Art and Design) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Offenbach (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Hesse. Officially recognized by the Hessisches Ministerium für Wissenschaft und Kunst (Hessen Ministry of Higher Education, Research and the Arts), Hochschule für Gestaltung Offenbach am Main (HfG Offenbach) is a very small coeducational German higher education institution. Hochschule für Gestaltung Offenbach am Main (HfG Offenbach) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 52 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. HfG Offenbach 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.