Established in 1996, Hochschule Trier (Trier University of Applied Sciences) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Trier (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Rhineland-Palatinate. This institution also has a branch campus in Idar-Oberstein. Officially recognized by the Ministerium für Wissenschaft, Weiterbildung und Kultur des Landes Rheinland-Pfalz (Ministry of Science, Continuing Education and Culture of Rhineland-Palatinate), Hochschule Trier (HS Trier) is a medium-sized coeducational German higher education institution. Hochschule Trier (HS Trier) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. HS Trier 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.