Founded in 1971, Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Recht Berlin (Berlin School of Economics and Law) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Berlin (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Senatskanzlei Wissenschaft und Forschung, Berlin (Senate Chancellery for Science and Research of Berlin), Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Recht Berlin (HWR Berlin / BSEL) is a large coeducational German higher education institution. Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Recht Berlin (HWR Berlin / BSEL) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master 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. HWR Berlin / BSEL also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.