Founded in 1987, Hogeschool Zeeland (HZ University of Applied Sciences) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Vlissingen (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Zeeland. This institution also has a branch campus in Roosendaal. Officially recognized by the Nederlands-Vlaamse Accreditatieorganisatie (Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders), Hogeschool Zeeland (HZ) is a small coeducational Dutch higher education institution. Hogeschool Zeeland (HZ) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as master degrees in several areas of study. This 35 years old Dutch higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Dutch higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. HZ also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.