Founded in 1977, Hochschule Kempten (Kempten University of Applied Sciences) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Kempten (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Bavaria. Officially recognized by the Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Wissenschaft und Kunst (Bavarian State Ministry for Science and Art), Hochschule Kempten (HS Kempten) is a small coeducational German higher education institution. Hochschule Kempten (HS Kempten) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 45 years old German higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. HS Kempten also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.