Founded in 2003, Högskolan på Åland (Åland University of Applied Sciences) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Mariehamn (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Aland. Officially recognized by the Utbildnings- och kulturavdelningen, Ålands landskapsregering (Department of Education and Culture of the Åland Provincial Government), Högskolan på Åland (HÅ) is a very small coeducational Finnish higher education institution. Högskolan på Åland (HÅ) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 19 years old Finnish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Finnish higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. HÅ also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.