Established in 1994, Lovisenberg diakonale høgskole (Lovisenberg Diaconal University College) is a private higher-education institution located in the large city of Oslo (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Kunnskapsdepartementet, Norge (Ministry of Education of Norway), Lovisenberg diakonale høgskole (LDH) is a very small coeducational Norwegian higher education institution. Lovisenberg diakonale høgskole (LDH) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. LDH also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.