Established in 1997, Hochschule Nordhausen (Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Nordhausen (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Thuringia. Officially recognized by the Thüringer Ministerium für Bildung, Wissenschaft und Kultur (Thuringian Ministry of Education, Science and Culture), Hochschule Nordhausen (HSN) is a small coeducational German higher education institution. Hochschule Nordhausen (HSN) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 25 years old German higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this German higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. HSN 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, as well as administrative services.