Founded in 1898, Hochschule Mannheim (Mannheim University of Applied Sciences) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Mannheim (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 Mannheim (HS Mannheim) is a small coeducational German higher education institution. Hochschule Mannheim (HS Mannheim) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 124 years old German higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 10-20% making this German higher education organization a most selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. HS Mannheim 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.