Founded in 1764, Hochschule für Grafik und Buchkunst Leipzig (Academy of Visual Arts Leipzig) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Leipzig (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Saxony. Officially recognized by the Sächsisches Staatsministerium für Wissenschaft und Kunst (Saxon State Ministry of Science and the Arts), Hochschule für Grafik und Buchkunst Leipzig (HGB Leipzig) is a very small coeducational German higher education institution. Hochschule für Grafik und Buchkunst Leipzig (HGB Leipzig) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as master degrees in several areas of study. This 258 years old German higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. HGB Leipzig also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.