Established in 1993, Hogeschool Utrecht (HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium city of Utrecht (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Amersfoort. Officially recognized by the Nederlands-Vlaamse Accreditatieorganisatie (Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders), Hogeschool Utrecht (HU) is a very large coeducational Dutch higher education institution. Hogeschool Utrecht (HU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 29 years old Dutch higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. HU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.