Established in 1995, Hämeen ammattikorkeakoulu (Häme University of Applied Sciences) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large town of Hämeenlinna (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Tavastia Proper. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Forssa, Riihimäki, Valkeakoski, Lepaa, Mustiala, Evo. Officially recognized by the Opetus- ja kulttuuriministeriö, Suomi (Ministry of Education and Culture of Finland), Hämeen ammattikorkeakoulu (HAMK) is a medium-sized coeducational Finnish higher education institution. Hämeen ammattikorkeakoulu (HAMK) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 27 years old Finnish 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. HAMK also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.