Established in 1996, Hochschule Worms (Worms University of Applied Sciences) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large city of Worms (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Rhineland-Palatinate. 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 Worms (HS Worms) is a small coeducational German higher education institution. Hochschule Worms (HS Worms) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. HS Worms also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.