Founded in 1970, Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Hamburg (Hamburg University of Applied Sciences) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Hamburg (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Behörde für Wissenschaft, Forschung und Gleichstellung, Hamburg (Authority for Science, Research and Equality of Hamburg), Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Hamburg (HAW Hamburg) is a large coeducational German higher education institution. Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Hamburg (HAW Hamburg) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 52 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. HAW Hamburg 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.