Established in 1994, Høgskolen i Innlandet (Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Elverum (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Hedmark. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Lillehammer, Hamar, Blæstad, Rena, Evenstad. Officially recognized by the Kunnskapsdepartementet, Norge (Ministry of Education of Norway), Høgskolen i Innlandet (INN University) is a large coeducational Norwegian higher education institution. Høgskolen i Innlandet (INN University) 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, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 28 years old Norwegian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. INN University 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.