Founded in 2004, Karlshochschule International University is a private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Karlsruhe (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Baden-Wurttemberg. Officially recognized by the Ministerium für Wissenschaft, Forschung und Kunst Baden-Württemberg (Ministry of Science, Research and the Arts of Baden-Württemberg), Karlshochschule International University (KIU) is a very small coeducational German higher education institution. Karlshochschule International University (KIU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 18 years old German higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. KIU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.