Founded in 1855, Hochschule Reutlingen (Reutlingen University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Reutlingen (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Baden-Wurttemberg. This institution also has a branch campus in Böblingen. Officially recognized by the Ministerium für Wissenschaft, Forschung und Kunst Baden-Württemberg (Ministry of Science, Research and the Arts of Baden-Württemberg), Hochschule Reutlingen (RU) is a small coeducational German higher education institution. Hochschule Reutlingen (RU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 167 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 20-30% making this German higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. RU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.