Established in 1971, Hochschule Hannover (Hannover University of Applied Sciences and Arts) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Hannover (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Lower Saxony. Officially recognized by the Niedersächsisches Ministerium für Wissenschaft und Kultur (Ministry for Science and Culture of Lower Saxony), Hochschule Hannover (HsH) is a medium-sized coeducational German higher education institution. Hochschule Hannover (HsH) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 51 years old German higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. HsH 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.