Founded in 1843, Hochschule für Musik und Theater Leipzig (University of Music and Theatre 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 Musik und Theater Leipzig (HMT Leipzig) is a very small coeducational German higher education institution. Hochschule für Musik und Theater Leipzig (HMT Leipzig) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 179 years old German higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. HMT 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.