Founded in 1856, Hochschule für Musik Carl Maria von Weber Dresden (Carl Maria von Weber College of Music Dresden) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Dresden (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 Musik Carl Maria von Weber Dresden (HfM Dresden) is a very small coeducational German higher education institution. Hochschule für Musik Carl Maria von Weber Dresden (HfM Dresden) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 166 years old German higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 0-10% making this German higher education organization a most selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. HfM Dresden also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.