Established in 1997, Kalaidos Fachhochschule (Kalaidos University of Applied Sciences) is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Zürich (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Zurich. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Aarau, Berne, Geneva. Officially recognized by the Staatssekretariat für Bildung, Forschung und Innovation, Schweiz (State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation of Switzerland), Kalaidos Fachhochschule (KALAIDOS) is a small coeducational Swiss higher education institution. Kalaidos Fachhochschule (KALAIDOS) 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 in several areas of study. This 25 years old Swiss 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. KALAIDOS 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.