Founded in 1974, Hochschule Fulda (Fulda University of Applied Sciences) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Fulda (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 Fulda (HFD) is a small coeducational German higher education institution. Hochschule Fulda (HFD) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 48 years old German higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this German higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. HFD 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.