Founded in 1872, Hochschule für Musik Franz Liszt Weimar (University of Music Franz Liszt Weimar) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Weimar (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Thuringia. Officially recognized by the Thüringer Ministerium für Bildung, Wissenschaft und Kultur (Thuringian Ministry of Education, Science and Culture), Hochschule für Musik Franz Liszt Weimar (HfM Franz Liszt Weimar) is a very small coeducational German higher education institution. Hochschule für Musik Franz Liszt Weimar (HfM Franz Liszt Weimar) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 150 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 students are welcome to apply for enrollment. HfM Franz Liszt Weimar also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.