Established in 1878, Hochschule Karlsruhe (Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Karlsruhe (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Baden-Wurttemberg. Officially recognized by the Ministerium für Wissenschaft, Forschung und Kunst Baden-Württemberg (Ministry of Science, Research and the Arts of Baden-Württemberg), Hochschule Karlsruhe (HKA) is a medium-sized coeducational German higher education institution. Hochschule Karlsruhe (HKA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 144 years old German higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 10-20% making this German higher education organization a most selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. HKA 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.