Established in 1992, Karelia-ammattikorkeakoulu (Karelia University of Applied Sciences) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Joensuu (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), North Karelia. Officially recognized by the Opetus- ja kulttuuriministeriö, Suomi (Ministry of Education and Culture of Finland), Karelia-ammattikorkeakoulu (Karelia) is a small coeducational Finnish higher education institution. Karelia-ammattikorkeakoulu (Karelia) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 30 years old Finnish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 20-30% making this Finnish higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Karelia 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.