Established in 2009, Hochschule Rhein-Waal (Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Kleve (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), North Rhine-Westphalia. This institution also has a branch campus in Kamp-Lintfort. Officially recognized by the Ministerium für Kultur und Wissenschaft des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen (Ministry of Culture and Science of North Rhine-Westphalia), Hochschule Rhein-Waal (HSRW) is a medium-sized coeducational German higher education institution. Hochschule Rhein-Waal (HSRW) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 13 years old German higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this German higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. HSRW 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.