Established in 1991, Hochschule Schmalkalden (Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Schmalkalden (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 Schmalkalden (HS Schmalkalden) is a small coeducational German higher education institution. Hochschule Schmalkalden (HS Schmalkalden) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 30 years old German higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this German higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. HS Schmalkalden also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.