Established in 1994, Hochschule Hof (Hof University of Applied Sciences) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Hof (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Bavaria. This institution also has a branch campus in Münchberg. Officially recognized by the Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Wissenschaft und Kunst (Bavarian State Ministry for Science and Art), Hochschule Hof (HS Hof) is a small coeducational German higher education institution. Hochschule Hof (HS Hof) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 28 years old German higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. HS Hof also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.