Established in 1977, Högskolan i Skövde (University of Skövde) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Skövde (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Vastra Gotaland County. Officially recognized by the Utbildningsdepartementet, Sverige (Ministry of Education and Research of Sweden), Högskolan i Skövde (HIS) is a medium-sized coeducational Swedish higher education institution. Högskolan i Skövde (HIS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 45 years old Swedish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. HIS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.