Established in 1848, Hochschule Fresenius (Fresenius University of Applied Sciences) is a private higher-education institution located in the large town of Idstein (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Hesse. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Köln, Berlin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt am Main, Hamburg, Heidelberg, München, New York, Wiesbaden. Officially recognized by the Hessisches Ministerium für Wissenschaft und Kunst (Hessen Ministry of Higher Education, Research and the Arts), Hochschule Fresenius (HS Fresenius) is a very small coeducational German higher education institution. Hochschule Fresenius (HS Fresenius) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. HS Fresenius also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.