Established in 1992, Nordakademie Hochschule der Wirtschaft (Nordakademie University of Applied Sciences) is a private higher-education institution located in the large town of Elmshorn (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Schleswig-Holstein. Officially recognized by the Ministerium für Bildung, Wissenschaft und Kultur des Landes Schleswig-Holstein (Ministry of Education, Science and Culture of Schleswig-Holstein), Nordakademie Hochschule der Wirtschaft is a very small coeducational German higher education institution. Nordakademie Hochschule der Wirtschaft offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Nordakademie Hochschule der Wirtschaft also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.