Established in 1968, Norges idrettshøgskole (Norwegian School of Sport Sciences) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of 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), Norges idrettshøgskole (NIH) is a very small coeducational Norwegian higher education institution. Norges idrettshøgskole (NIH) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 54 years old Norwegian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 10-20% making this Norwegian higher education organization a most selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. NIH 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.